Defining Human Trafficking
U.S. law defines human trafficking as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. The Action-Means-Purpose (AMP) Model can be helpful in understanding the federal law. Human trafficking occurs when a perpetrator, often referred to as a trafficker, takes an Action (induces, recruits, harbors, transports, provides), and then employs the Means of force, fraud or coercion for the Purpose of compelling the victim to provide commercial sex acts (sex trafficking) or labor/services (labor trafficking).
Human Trafficking - NOT Humane
Human trafficking is an ancient criminal art:
Human trafficking has translated its craft into modern times, It maintains a vast market share, and continues to evolve itself into todays culture, as modern day slavery, sustaining its foothold in communities across our nation. In this post millennial society, we face a multi-billion-dollar industry (150-Billion) which reaches just about every sector of American culture. The influence of sex exploitation has shattered families, broken lives, and has corrupted institutions across our region, the faith community is not exempt. While every institution buckles under the influence, the faith community has a distinct opportunity to defy this evil in a very specific and most profound way. An unmistakable demonstration of the power of LOVE in action!
This criminal industry cannot be defeated through law enforcement and judicial platforms alone. Our communities must rise up in awareness, education, and proactive engagement and send a clear message to traffickers that we WILL rescue, care, and support victims that are determined to break away. It is time to leverage the distinct value of the Christian community and wage war against human trafficking that can be won where it counts, on the streets and in the communities with the survivors who are the bridge to illicit wealth.
Traffickers ply their trade by creating confusion and leveraging coercion, manipulation, and fear over their victims. When a victim returns to the life of sex trafficking, after a failed extraction because of lack of support and housing, the position of the trafficker is bolstered! They utilize failed institutions to brainwash victims into believing there is no hope on the "outside."
The necessary tools to fight and overcome this problem must demonstrate a counter cultural ideal with equal creativity, innovation, ingenuity, and finance. We believe Ezer's House (an NGO, non profit organization) is a project that brings together all these factors in a deliberate manner demonstrating an aggressive survivor support model. We seek the support of philanthropist, early contributors, and the church who distinctly understand that an investment in a state-of-the-art survivor services mission center is an investment in crippling human trafficking rings, releasing the grip of perpetrators who “peddle in flesh", and establish a future for our communities free of the grip of human trafficking.
HELP SEND THIS MESSAGE TO TRAFFICKERS? Help show victims that hope has a name - "EZER'S HOUSE."
About Us
Our Facility
Welcome to our mission - to establish an advanced facility dedicated to providing emergency, temporary, and extended-care housing, along with a comprehensive range of support services for female survivors rescued from sex trafficking.
At Ezer's House, we are committed to offering a holistic healing experience, encompassing various facilities such as classrooms, an infirmary, a chapel, a lecture hall, developmental care, recreational amenities, and a state-of-the-art security system to cater to every individual need.
While other local programs and establishments may have similar programming features, none of them can match the comprehensive scope of services that Ezer's House will offer.
Our team of dedicated members and volunteers will servs as the driving force behind our impactful initiatives, enabling us to bring about real change. Leveraging proven models that have demonstrated success, we aim to provide lasting solutions that make a meaningful and enduring difference in the lives of those we support.
Our GOAL
Ezer's House, is a dedicated nonprofit 501c3 organization committed to turning freedom into a reality for survivors of human trafficking. Our unwavering mission is to stand as a constant force in the battle against the enduring effects that human trafficking leaves on its survivors, even long after their rescue.
At Ezer's House, we believe in restoring the shattered lives of survivors, providing them with the physical, mental, and spiritual renewal necessary to embrace a productive and fulfilling existence. Our approach involves redirecting their lives, offering mentorship, love, and acceptance, while equipping them with essential life skills and a clear pathway to achieve social independence through meaningful careers.
Our primary focus is on establishing a secure residential facility that provides safety and a comprehensive service plan tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We aim to become a beacon of hope in the community, fostering trust and promoting awareness against sexual exploitation.
One of our main aspirations is to be a driving force in reducing the human trafficking industry by breaking the shackles and securing the well-being of survivors beyond the confines of the criminal justice system. Our ultimate goal is to empower female survivors to graduate into a life of restoration and significance, instilling in them the confidence and skills to make positive contributions to the society they call home.
Together, we can make a lasting difference and create a future of hope for those who have endured so much.