Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is motivated by supply and demand with push/pull factors that force victims into the hands of traffickers around the globe. Throughout this report you will see The Salvation Army’s impact in fighting for justice while coming alongside survivors of sex and labor trafficking. Survivors have come from countries all around the globe. Victims have been displaced. The Salvation Army Eastern Territory has served victims of trafficking from nearly every continent on Earth. This is a transnational problem. We must unite and continue to fight.
What We Do as The Salvation Army to Fight Human Trafficking in The Eastern Territory
‘What We Do to Fight Human Trafficking’
The Salvation Army has historically been on the front line fighting human trafficking since the time of William and Catherine Booth in London, England—advocating to raise the legal age of consent. We have come a long way, but the battle is far from over. The Salvation Army is opposed to the corrupt abuse of power against other human beings that is inherent in trafficking for personal economic gain. We therefore have the responsibility, both individually and collectively, to work for the liberation of those who have been enslaved in this manner, and to establish the legal and social mechanisms by which human trafficking can be stopped.
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
Jeremiah 29:11
4 Key Areas of the SA Justice Action Plan
to Address Trafficking
4 Key Areas of the SA Justice Action Plan to Address Trafficking
Where We Work
Where We Work
Click on our interactive map to see our work locations in the Eastern Territory.
* Services and support available to individuals who have experienced human trafficking
Hartford, CT
New London, CT
Wilmington, DE
Manchester, NH
Union, NJ
Elmira, NY*
Jamestown, NY*
New York, NY
Rochester, NY
Saratoga Springs, NY
Syracuse, NY*
Bath, ME
Cincinnatti, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Carnegie, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Puerto Rico
Comprehensive Case Management, Street Outreach
Bloom Initiative, Case Management, Outreach, Training, and Public Awareness
Outreach, Coalition, Case Management, Emergency Housing
The Oasis Drop in Center, Case Management, Food, Clothing, and Computer Access
Anti–Labor and Anti–Sex Trafficking Training, Prevention Mobile Outreach to Migrant and Immigrant Labor Workers
Emergency/Short–Term Housing, Case Management and Advocacy
Emergency/Short–Term Housing, Case Management and Advocacy
Sex Industry Outreach
Emergency/Short–Term Housing For Youth*
Comprehensive Case Management for Minors
Emergency/Short–Term Housing For Youth and Clinical Services
Community Awareness, Comprehensive Case Management
Drop–in Center, Comprehensive Case Management, Street Outreach
Safe Housing, Case Management
Street Outreach, Drop–in Center, Comprehensive Case Management, Task Force
L.I.G.H.T Project. Comprehensive Case Management, Emergency Response, Transitional Housing, Relocation Assistance
Drop–In Center, Comprehensive Case Management, Transitional Housing, Task Force, Police Assisted Diversion Program
Comprehensive Case Management
Comprehensive Case Management for Foreign Nationals
* Services and support available to individuals who have experienced human trafficking
Highlights Across the Eastern Territory
Highlights Across the Eastern Territory
Highlights Across the Eastern Territory
- 75 staff members holding anti–human trafficking positions
- Drop–in Centers in Philadelphia, PA, Cincinnati, OH, and in Columbus, OH
- Comprehensive Case Management services for minors who have been trafficked in the Empire State Division
- Leader of the Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition in Central Ohio
- Lead of a Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program with law enforcement in Philadelphia, PA
- Emergency Residential programs in Cleveland, OH and in Wilmington, DE
- Transitional Housing program in Carnegie, PA, and in Montgomery County, PA
- Outreach to illicit massage parlors and sex industry venues in Greater New York Division and Delaware
- Lead of a Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program with law enforcement in Philadelphia, PA
- Emergency Residential programs in Cleveland, OH and in Wilmington, DE
- Transitional Housing program in Carnegie, PA, and in Montgomery County, PA
- Outreach to illicit massage parlors and sex industry venues in Greater New York Division and Delaware
Across the territory we provide expert training to individuals serving in various disciplinary backgrounds such as: law enforcement, social services, health care, faith–based communities, educational institutions, businesses, and migrant communities
SA Justice Action Plan
SA Justice Action Plan
Training
Training
Awareness Events
Awareness Events
- 179 internal/external trainings offered
- 5,779 people attended training
- 340 Salvation Army staff members trained in awareness of human trafficking
- 5,448 non–Salvation Army individuals trained in awareness of human trafficking
- 179 internal/external trainings offered
- 5,779 people attended training
- 340 Salvation Army staff members trained in awareness of human trafficking
- 5,448 non–Salvation Army individuals trained in awareness of human trafficking
- 41 community awareness events hosted
- 3,937 people trained in human trafficking awareness
- 4,044 people participated in the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking
- 41 community awareness events hosted
- 3,937 people trained in human trafficking awareness
- 4,044 people participated in the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking
- 2,306 survivors served (any capacity)
- 239 program “graduates” (this is an ambiguous term in the field of human trafficking)
- 1,088 survivors have received follow–up services
- 1,011 survivors supported in exiting their trafficking situations through The Salvation Army
- 67 survivors have been given short–term housing/safe haven within Salvation Army facilities
- 28 survivors have been provided transitional/long–term housing through a Salvation Army program
- 37 beds available
- 10,033 nights of shelter provided for survivors (Salvation Army shelter, hotel, safe housing, etc.)
- 193 survivors were provided housing
- 222 survivors linked to housing with other agencies
- 986 case management clients
- 11,812 case management hours provided to survivors
- 2 survivors were helped to repatriate
- 36 survivors received legal aid from The Salvation Army
- 2,306 survivors served (any capacity)
- 239 program “graduates” (this is an ambiguous term in the field of human trafficking)
- 1,088 survivors have received follow–up services
- 1,011 survivors supported in exiting their trafficking situations through The Salvation Army
- 67 survivors have been given short–term housing/safe haven within Salvation Army facilities
- 28 survivors have been provided transitional/long–term housing through a Salvation Army program
- 37 beds available
- 10,033 nights of shelter provided for survivors (Salvation Army shelter, hotel, safe housing, etc.)
- 193 survivors were provided housing
- 222 survivors linked to housing with other agencies
- 986 case management clients
- 11,812 case management hours provided to survivors
- 2 survivors were helped to repatriate
- 36 survivors received legal aid from The Salvation Army
● Female – 94.5%
● Male – 4.0%
● Transgender – 1.5%
● Over 18 – 92.5%
● Under 18 – 7.5%
● Sex – 94.3%
● Labor – 3.5%
● Sex & Labor – 2.2%
● Female – 94.5%
● Male – 4.0%
● Transgender – 1.5%
● Over 18 – 92.5%
● Under 18 – 7.5%
● Sex – 94.3%
● Labor – 3.5%
● Sex & Labor – 2.2%
428
prevention or outreach events provided
2,690
people reached in prevention or outreach events
16
Girl Guards received awareness training.
428
prevention or outreach events provided
2,690
people reached in prevention or outreach events
16
Girl Guards received awareness training.
313 Local Partnerships
The Salvation Army recognizes we cannot do this work alone. We are thankful to have strong collaborations with local partners in this fight against human trafficking.
43 Task Forces & Coalitions
We are grateful to be apart of task forces and coalitions across the country. We value a multi-disciplinary approach as we believe it creates a more holistic experience for survivors. These task forces and coalitions are comprised of law enforcement, social services, medical staff, practitioners, survivors and many more.
Trauma-Informed Care
Throughout 2022 the Eastern Territory focused on becoming more trauma informed at a territorial and divisional level. Through training and education, anti–trafficking programs and leadership, were able to gain knowledge and implement change to better support clients.
In 2023 the Eastern Territory’s focus was to ensure all program standards, policies and staff were trauma and survivor informed.
Human Trafficking is a Global Problem
● Countries of origin for survivors served by The Salvation Army United States
Meet our Anti-Human Trafficking Program Coordinator
Arielle Curry, M.S.S.
Arielle Curry is the Eastern Territory’s Anti-Human Trafficking Program Coordinator. Ms. Curry oversees the territory’s Anti-trafficking response for The Salvation Army, supporting programs with development, funding, training, and data. Arielle works nationally with her colleagues creating national social service standards that are trauma informed and trafficking survivor centered. Additionally, Arielle provides support to frontline staff by offering clinical support and programmatic technical assistance. Arielle has ten years working for The Salvation Army and many of those years were spent as a clinician working directly with survivors of sex and labor trafficking.
Ms. Curry is trained in Trauma Informed Care as well as Trauma Informed Organizations through the Sanctuary Institute and the Office of Victims of Crime. Over the last decade, Arielle has become an expert trainer, professor in higher education and worked in various multi-disciplinary roles with law enforcement, social services, legal and prison systems as well as faith groups. In January 2018 she was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to the Victims Services Advisory Committee as the expert on human trafficking to this state wide committee. Ms. Curry received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern University and her master’s degree in social work from Bryn Mawr College.
Join in the Fight!
Here are ways you can get involved in fighting against human trafficking.
- Contact us to host a training or panel discussion
- Collect needed tangible items for survivors in our drop–in centers
- Donate to our work financially as your commitment goes a long way
- Pray with us for those affected by this crime and for justice to prevail
- Advocate for legislative change locally and federally
- Contact us to host a training or panel discussion
- Collect needed tangible items for survivors in our drop–in centers
- Donate to our work financially as your commitment goes a long way
- Pray with us for those affected by this crime and for justice to prevail
- Advocate for legislative change locally and federally
To report human trafficking, call the national human trafficking hotline:
24–HOUR TOLL–FREE CRISIS LINE
1.888.373.7888
This number is available to help survivors, answer questions, and report tips.
#FIGHTforFREEDOM
To report human trafficking, call the national human trafficking hotline:
24–HOUR TOLL–FREE CRISIS LINE
1.888.373.7888
This number is available to help survivors, answer questions, and report tips.
#FIGHTforFREEDOM
“While women weep, as they do now, I’ll fight; while children go hungry, as they do now, I’ll fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I’ll fight; while there is a poor lost girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I’ll fight, I’ll fight to the very end!”
—William Booth, The Salvation Army Founder
