Restore NYC

Both international sex trafficking and prostitution (a form of domestic sex trafficking) are widespread in New York City, and their victims suffer a range of psychological problems and physical ills, such as acute anxiety, depression, suicidality, early pregnancies, forced abortions, sexually transmitted infections and reproductive diseases.

While there is a great need for effective services caring for women rescued from sex trafficking and prostitution in New York City, there is currently no organization providing long term, holistic aftercare services and housing for women escaping the sex industry, particularly for international survivors of sex trafficking. Restore’s program is designed to address holistically the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of this population.

The program includes:

1. A safe and nurturing living environment where participants live together to enhance their recovery
2. Basic services including nourishing food, clothing, access to medical care and referrals to legal services
3. A day program that will offer instruction in the English language, GED preparation, computer training, parenting and social and interpersonal skills (iv)
4. Optional spiritual discipleship
5. Job training skills and on-the-job experience through business cooperatives.

By providing the combination of a stable, nurturing and long-term living environment and necessary social services, Restore will empower sexually exploited women to heal and achieve reintegration into society as a free and whole person.