Tabitha’s House, Inc

In the dialogue on human trafficking, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the statistics, the issues and the politics. The problem is complex and pervasive--there are more modern-day slaves in our world than at any other point in history.

But, there are also more people working to end human trafficking and slavery than ever before. Few of these organizations are large or well-known. Instead, they work from the grassroots level, promoting awareness and advocating for change in the communities where they are needed the most. These groups confront traffickers and broken systems in order to make a difference. They take a stand and serve as a voice for those who are exploited and held against their will.

Tabitha’s House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides resources, services and interventions to individuals who have been victimized by sex trafficking. We aim to bring fresh AIR (Awareness, Impact and Restoration) to communities through the rescue, rehabilitation and restoration of individuals and families.

Tabitha’s House operates a community resource center that serves male and female youth and adults, families and communities. We offer educational programs, mental health counseling, career development, life skills training, outreach services and community awareness training. Our programs assist individuals with daily life skills that enhance quality of life, terminate negative thought patterns and behaviors, generate an awareness of positive options and maintain a new, improved way of life. We hope to open a residential facility in the fall of 2018 to serve women ages 18 to 32 who have been victimized by sex trafficking. We also assist families and agencies in missing persons search and rescue efforts. To date, we have assisted over 50 individuals (ages 5 to 56) who were involved in sex trafficking.

Our programs contribute to the first step of prevention—educating others about the dangers of human trafficking. Increasing awareness through training, advocacy and forums prepares youth, adults, parents, school staff, neighbors, business owners, law enforcement and policymakers to recognize the signs of exploitation. By increasing awareness, we are equipped to recognize the warning signs associated with human trafficking.

For more information, please call (678) 804-8823 or visit www.tabithashouseint.org.