Providing trauma-informed care to survivors of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking in the service of physical, emotional and mental restoration
POPULATION SERVED
All youth, ages 12-17
LENGTH OF STAY
Up to 90 days
Exclusionary Criteria
Pregnancy
Medically Fragile
IQ below 70
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
The Receiving Hope Center is the state of Georgia’s first residential intake center for trafficked youth. Because of this facility, survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking are able to immediately enter into a safe environment and have all their needs met and assessments completed at one location. While at this residential facility, survivors receive medical care, academic support, therapeutic and stabilization services for up to 90 days before moving to a long-term placement.
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DMST = Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
DMST is the commercial sexual exploitation of American children within U.S. borders.
MAKE A REFERRAL
Email: RHCreferrals@wellspringliving.org
Phone: 470-467-3669
STABILIZATION
We provide resources on-site to aid foundational support on the journey to healing
HEALTH
We focus on participants’ physical, mental and emotional health
SAFETY
We ensure complete safety for all program participants
EDUCATION
Program Partners
Adolescent Doctor
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Department of Family and Children Services
Department of Juvenile Justice
GA Center for Child Advocacy
Highland Rivers Health
Paulding County Schools
S. A. N. E. Nurses of GA
SMILES
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
This new center will assist law enforcement and prosecutors by providing evidence needed to see justice served.
We operate a state-recognized residential school with individualized learning plans for each participant