CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Rape Crisis Center plans to open a drop-in center on Cleveland’s east side in Glenville.
The center is slated to open in early 2021 and aims to fill a gap in services for survivors of human trafficking. As a result of the trauma caused by traffickers, victims often face extraordinary barriers to access basic care.
The mission of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promote healing and prevention, and advocate for social change. The drop-in center is supported by a mix of private and public funding, including the Billie Howland Steffee Family Fund and the Office of Victims of Crime.
The center will strive to create a safe haven for both youth and adult survivors of human trafficking, both in sex and labor, and offer help to those suffering from addiction and drug abuse.
Ohio has ranked as high as fifth in the nation among all states in total reported human trafficking cases.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center operates the 24/7 Human Trafficking hotline in Northeast Ohio and is a lead service provider. Over the past four years, the Center has answered 767 hotline calls and provided crisis intervention, counseling, and justice system advocacy to 1,248 people.
The drop-in center will provide intensive onsite services to victims of human trafficking through the following programming:
Basic needs – clothing, hygiene, food, and daytime shelter
Trauma recovery – mental health counseling, addiction rehabilitation, and victim advocacy
Self-Sufficiency – workforce training, life, and parent coaching
“This drop-in center will provide a safe haven for human trafficking survivors, both youths and adults,” center President and CEO Sondra Miller said. “Whether someone needs lunch or wants to learn about addiction rehabilitation services, the drop-in center will be available, at no cost, to the survivor. Regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, income, ability, immigration status, or religion, we’re here for you.”
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