We Are
Chains Interrupted

Vision

Chains Interrupted is a nonprofit fighting for the freedom from trafficking and exploitation in Eastern Iowa, the U.S., and the world.

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Mission

Chains Interrupted is a driving force that empowers communities and contends for the freedom of youth from human trafficking and exploitation through Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy.

 

In response to a growing problem and a community needs assessment, we now focus on youth through our three pillars:

 

*We raise awareness of all forms of human trafficking through our current 17 (and growing!) educational programs, print material, booths, parades and many other events.

 

*Chains Interrupted is increasing efforts in prevention through strengthening our School, High-Risk Youth, and Survivor Guidance Programs, as well as enhancing partnerships with community youth mentorship programs.

 

*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. Through our BRYX (Building Reslience in Youth against eXploitation) program, our advocacy team partners with organizations working with youth to provide education and training for staff equipping them to identify and assist those who have been impacted by human trafficking.  This program works to fill in the gaps and provide resources for restoration care for those 18-24 years of age.