Our advocacy team provides support to youth survivors of human trafficking, and is implementing a new program to equip organizations working with youth to identify and assist those who have experienced this specific form of victimization. We also strive to fill in the gaps as we can for partner organizations as we all work together to end this heinous crime!

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Chains Interrupted has served over 350 survivors of human trafficking in the Cedar Rapids area in the past five years, both adults and minors. We are blessed to be able to link arms with other agencies who share in our passion to assist and support the underserved in our community....and we are blessed by every survivor of human
trafficking who has allowed us to walk with them through their healing journey. It is an indescribably beautiful thing to watch a human soul get set free.

o Equipping Partner Organizations: Our Advocacy team works to equip staff in BRYX partner organizations (community agencies serving high-risk youth such as Foundation 2, Four Oaks, etc.) to identify and assist those who have experienced this specific form of victimization in a Trauma-Informed manner.

o Expert Witness Testimony: We can provide opinion and advice to attorneys and expert witness testimony in cases involving human trafficking.  

 

o Work for Legislative Change: Changes are needed in our laws related to human trafficking, including appropriations (funding), terminology changes, a Safe Harbor Law, holding technology companies accountable for harms to children, and more. We work with local, state, and federal legislators to advocate for this change.

o Prayer Team: Our prayer team is a critical part of our advocacy pillar, interceding on behalf of those affected by human trafficking. If you would like to be a part of this critical mission, please contact us at Info@ChainsInterrupted.com.

o Fill in the Gaps as we can: We also strive to fill in the gaps as we can for partner organizations. Examples of such gaps are basic needs for those in an emergency situation, such as food, shelter, clothing, hygiene items, and/or safe
transportation to a safe house, back to their family or a treatment center.

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