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Call To Freedom was established in 2016 and is a trauma-informed non-profit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that provides comprehensive, ongoing, and coordinated support services for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation throughout the Midwest region.
Mission – to bring wholeness to all individuals impacted by sex and labor trafficking and commercial sex exploitation by navigating a healing path through our continuum of care model.
Vision – create a comprehensive CommUnity model of care for individuals, and support communities while educating and advocating to combat sex and labor trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Is Call to Freedom a part of a national organization?
Call to Freedom is not a subsidiary of a national parent organization. We are an independent nonprofit organization based in South Dakota. While we are based in South Dakota and the vast majority of our clients are from the state, we serve survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation regardless of their state/country of origin.
Is Call to Freedom a nonprofit?
Yes, Call to Freedom is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that can receive tax-deductible donations.
How is Call to Freedom funded?
Call to Freedom receives funding from the federal and state governments, private foundations, corporate contributions and partnerships, and local community giving.
How can I donate to Call to Freedom?
Call to Freedom offers several ways to donate, including online donation, checks and money orders, legacy giving, endowments, and more. You can donate online here. Checks/money orders can be mailed to: Call to Freedom, 1915 E 8th Street, Suite 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57103.
For more information on how to donate, visit: https://calltofreedom.org/donate/.
Where does the money go when I donate to your organization?
Your gift helps Call to Freedom provide lifesaving support to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Funds raised provide safety, basic needs, a supportive housing site, medical assistance, transportation, and other specialized services for those most in need. Read more about how your generous contribution helps provide healing to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
Who refers clients to Call to Freedom?
We receive client referrals from community partners, other survivors, law enforcement, hospitals and healthcare providers, youth service organizations, and others.
Who do you help?
Call to Freedom provides services to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, regardless of gender, age, race, or other demographic factors. Men and boys are vulnerable to both sex and labor trafficking, as well as commercial sexual exploitation, and Call to Freedom provides inclusive services.
What is human trafficking?
Human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Call to Freedom adheres to the federal definition of human trafficking.
Notably, human trafficking does not always involve moving, traveling, or transporting a person, including across state or national borders. Survivors can be recruited and trafficked in their own states, towns, and even their own homes. Any child engaged in commercial sex is a victim of human trafficking.
What is commercial sexual exploitation?
Commercial sexual exploitation refers to a range of crimes and activities involving the sexual abuse of a person for the financial benefit of another person (or in exchange for anything of value, such as food, shelter, or protection). Put simply, it refers to individuals buying, trading, or selling sexual acts. Commercial sexual exploitation can take many forms, including prostitution, sex tourism, pornography, and online transmission of child sexual abuse material.
If I have concerns about a potential trafficking situation, what do I do?
In an emergency, call 911.
There are several methods by which you can report suspected human trafficking, including the following:
- Sioux Falls Crime Stoppers: 877-367-7007
- Please note that reports can be made to Crime Stoppers anonymously; calls will not display caller ID.
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
- You can also text the hotline at 233733.
- Federal Law Enforcement: 1-866-347-2423
If you or someone you know needs Call to Freedom’s services, please call (605) 759-3565.
Please note that directly intervening in an active trafficking situation can be dangerous for both you and impacted individual(s). If a survivor needs help, it is best to safely connect them to trained professionals.
How do I refer an individual to Call to Freedom?
If you or someone you know needs Call to Freedom’s services, please call (605) 759-3565.
How do I support a parent with a child that has been victimized?
Call to Freedom serves children and youth (0-24), as well as adults. Our youth team is available to coordinate age-appropriate services for those who have been victimized by human trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitation.
Additionally, Call to Freedom has supports available for parents to prevent and respond to child victimization. Through our Parent Connections training series, parents, guardians, family members, and support systems who want to become advocates for the young people in their lives can learn how to protect their children. Visit Call to Freedom’s Events page to view upcoming Parent Connections events.
Parents, families, supporters, and others are encouraged to order a copy of Call to Freedom’s A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Human Trafficking and Healing Their Children. The book is originated and primarily written by Ruth Atkins, the grandmother of a young woman who was trafficked. The book serves as a resource for parents and others on identifying the dangers and warning signs of trafficking, as well as understanding the psychology of victims.
Does your organization serve men and boys?
Yes. Call to Freedom provides services to those impacted by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, regardless of gender, age, race, or other demographic factors. Men and boys are vulnerable to both sex and labor trafficking, as well as commercial sexual exploitation, and Call to Freedom provides inclusive services.
Do you have an emergency shelter?
No. Call to Freedom does not currently have an emergency shelter. However, our organization supports survivors in need of housing and shelter through services such as housing navigation and advocacy, transitional housing, rental assistance, and a supportive housing site. Our staff works with community partners to secure emergency housing for survivors in need.
Do you provide transportation services?
Yes. At their discretion, Call to Freedom staff can assist with transporting victims to where they need to be, pending safety considerations; the safety of our clients and staff is paramount. Additionally, Call to Freedom has a volunteer transportation team that assists with safely transporting individuals.
Can you help connect people to trauma counseling?
Yes. If an individual qualifies for our services as an individual who has been impacted by human trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitation, we will connect her/him to appropriate supportive services, including trauma counseling.