Child trafficking and sexual exploitation are real, and we need your help to stop them. Safe Passage walks alongside youth who’ve been impacted by sexual grooming, exploitation, or trafficking. We are dedicated to helping victims escape their abusive environments, sustain freedom, and believe in a hopeful life ahead. We use a holistic and victim-centered approach to support victims through mentorship, which has been proven as an effective method to promote healing in exploited youth. Mentorship is a restorative relationship that encourages growth and healing, builds protective factors, fosters resiliency, and develops a positive and encouraging support system to end victimization for good.
Professionals trained to spot signs of child trafficking.
Community members educated on prevention and awareness.
Serving First Responders, Social Workers and more!
Time: 90 - 120 minutes
Goal: Learn to recognize and respond
Who: Professionals of all sorts. Teachers, providers, law enforcement, churches, and anyone who works with youth.
Where: Within 90 miles of Louisville, KY. Special requests may still inquire!
Serving churches, clubs & organizations
Time: 90 - 120 minutes
Goal: Become an advocate
Who: Community groups, i.e., churches, clubs, and gatherings.
Where: Within 90 miles of Louisville, KY. Special requests may still inquire!
"Wow, we got everything we needed!"
-Southeast Church Community Training
"My team of CASA volunteers benefited greatly from the training provided by Cara Starns at Safe Passage. As advocates for abused and neglected children, we saw immediately how vulnerable our younglings are to the evil of trafficking - and how we could better protect them. It was critical information, and my only regret was that I didn't allot enough time for us to explore the issue even more deeply. Bonus: Ms. Starns is an enthusiastic presenter whose passion and grasp of the material is impressive."
-Joseph Grove
Supervisor, CASA River Region
"You really painted the picture for us."'
- Louisville DJJ
"This training was very informative and assisted our staff with community connections. Cara is very passionate about the work being done with this population and strives to build collaboration with other providers such as ourselves. Safe Passage is helping make a positive difference in the lives of this in need and in our community!"
- Ginny Gittli
Director, Agency Performance & Quality Maryhurst
"The Child Trafficking and Awareness Training presented by Cara Starns really opened my eyes to what is going on in our community. She shared helpful tips and gave examples of how to best engage this traumatized population. Thank you, Cara!"
-Lisa Prewitt
Director of Behavioral Health Outreach, UofL Health – Peace Hospital
"You really painted the picture for us."'
- Louisville DJJ
As advocates for abused and neglected children, we saw immediately how vulnerable our younglings are to the evil of trafficking - and how we could better protect them.
- Joseph Grove
Supervisor, CASA River Region
"Wow, we got everything we needed!"
-Southeast Church Community Training
Safe Passage is helping make a positive difference in the lives of those in need and in our community!
- Ginny Gittli
Director, Agency Performance & Quality Maryhurst
The Child Trafficking and Awareness Training presented by Cara Starns really opened my eyes to what is going on in our community.
-Lisa Prewitt
Director of Behavioral Health Outreach, UofL Health – Peace Hospital
It shouldn’t be so hard to find resources to combat child trafficking. We’re here to be a resource to you. Do you suspect child trafficking? Ending the cycle of trauma starts with frontliners like you!
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