The CASI Community Grants program is focused on education, social services and issues involving women and children with an emphasis on underrepresented populations. 

Founded to support the victims of the most heinous of crimes, Traffick911 exists today as a steady support in what can be an unbearably tumultuous time.

Every year, nearly 400 young people seek the support of Traffick911 as recovering victims of child sex trafficking. While traditional state and local systems like child welfare, juvenile justice, medical and healthcare systems offer assistance and assurance, Traffick911’s Voice & Choice Program aims to be the service that keeps those vulnerable people from falling through the cracks.

With a three-pronged approach of 24/7 crisis response, relational advocacy and case management and community-based services, Traffick911 works to empower those young people, giving them agency and assurance in their lives. Starting with straightforward support like food, clothing, resources and even advice, 60 percent of clients also receive safety planning services. Boasting a proud proof of success, 66 percent of clients reach their empowerment goals within a quarter.

Traffick911 says as those early milestones are met, trust and support develops into long-term healing, which encourages youth to advance their lives further. Be it education, careers, lasting relationships, the Voice & Choice Program aims to ensure young people establish a platform of support for the future.

CASI Community Grant funding backs up that mission, striving to ensure that young people in these difficult circumstances will always have the support they need to recover.