AGENCY TESTIMONY
Services and support for trafficked youth
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ACS provides comprehensive services to support the physical, psychological, and emotional safety of trafficked youth. These services are trauma-informed and tailored to the specific needs of trafficking survivors.
- Emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed service providers
- Lists various services offered, including medical, mental health, counseling, career and education, and legal services
- Mentions support groups, peer mentoring, and art therapy as additional resources
Ina Mendez
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We also plan for youth's physical, psychological, and emotional safety, which includes referring youth to trauma informed service providers who are knowledgeable knowledgeable about trafficking.
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ACS collaborates with a number of organizations such as Day 1, the Hetrick Martin Institute, The Door, Safe Horizons, Sanctuary for Families, and many more to provide much needed services for these youth, including medical, mental health, counseling, career and education, and legal services, as well as support groups, peer mentoring, and art therapy.