For service providers interested in developing a transitional housing program to support survivors of sex trafficking, this document can offer some guidance.
Based on Covenant House's experiences supporting survivors of sex trafficking and operating various transitional housing programs, we share recommendations, considerations and reassurances that we hope will help you establish a strong framework for your program. How the program looks can vary significantly depending on your community's needs and your agency's capacity.
In this document, we look at the following areas:
- Program vision
- Program development
- Staffing
- Intake and assessment
- Physical site
- Research and evaluation