Eradicating Human Trafficking in Connecticut & New England
- Connecting Community
- Empowering Survivors
- Rebuilding Lives
What is Human Trafficking?
A crime that involves
a commercial sex act or labor induced by force, fraud or coercion.
Adult survivors are one of the most marginalized and impoverished communities with multiple unique barriers to freedom.
Live below poverty line
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%
Experienced Financial Abuse
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%
Have Criminal Records
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%
Want Trusted Help
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Polaris Project, 2023
Human trafficking exists right here in New England
The National Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 508 known cases of human trafficking in CT since 2007. Within these cases, there were 1,046 human trafficking survivors.
These are only the known trafficking cases.
The Underground New England is a faith-based non-profit organization that exists to eradicate human trafficking in Connecticut and New England through awareness, prevention, and intentional survivor support.
"Thank you for making me feel like I mattered.”
The Underground New England Client
Our Pillars of Impact
How We Help
Our Approach to Eradicate Human Trafficking in Connecticut and New England
Awareness
We hold training & panel-driven awareness events led by experts and survivor-ally partners, wherever we are allowed a platform.
PREVENTION
We provide prevention tools to engage and equip the community into action against sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.
SURVIVOR SUPPORT
We meet the physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our clients through one-on-one mentoring.
Partnership
We engage community partners for a unified approach to the eradication of human trafficking throughout New England.
"You've given me the confidence boost I always lacked – genuine sense of purpose and value."
The Underground New England Client
Impact of Our Adult Mentorship Program
as of January 2024
Exited "the Life"
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%
Achieved Housing
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Access to Basic Needs
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Have Supportive Community
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