Types of Human Trafficking

• Sex Trafficking: Involves forcing individuals into prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation
• Labor Trafficking: Involves forcing individuals to work under exploitative conditions in various industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and domestic work.
• Child Trafficking: Involves the exploitation of children for labor, sexual purposes, or as soldiers.
• Ritual Abuse Trafficking: Ritual abuse is a brutal form of abuse of children, adolescents, and adults, consisting of physical, sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse, and the use of rituals. The physical abuse is severe, sometimes including torture.
• Organ Trafficking; A type of human trafficking where people are trafficked to sell their organs for transplant.

Methods of Traffickers

• Recruitment: Traffickers often use deceitful means to lure victims, including false job offers or romantic relationships.
• Transportation: Victims are often moved across borders or within countries to isolated locations where they are less likely to seek help.
• Exploitation: Once under the traffickers’ control, victims are subjected to physical and psychological abuse, threats, and manipulation to maintain control over them.
• Vulnerable Populations: Individuals from marginalized communities, including those living in poverty, refugees, and migrants. Women and children are disproportionately affected by sex trafficking.

Global and Local Impact

• Human trafficking is a transnational crime, with organized criminal networks operating across borders.
• It has severe social, economic, and psychological impacts on victims and their familiy.

Equine Therapy for Healing

• Provide equine therapy for adults and youth, leveraging the therapeutic benefits of horse-assisted activities to promote emotional healing, trust-building, and the development of coping skills.
• Confidential Support for Independent Living
• Supply essential clothing and furniture to support survivors in establishing independent living arrangements, ensuring they have the resources needed to rebuild their lives.

Comprehensive Aftercare Program for Children

• Develop and implement an aftercare program specifically for child survivors of human trafficking, offering continued support and resources tailored to their unique needs.
• Ensure access to therapy, educational support, recreational activities, and life-skills training to facilitate holistic recovery.

Residential Program for Child Survivors

• Establish a residential program dedicated to child trafficking survivors, providing a safe and nurturing environment where they can heal and thrive.
• Integrate access to education, medical care, psychological support, and life-skills training within the residential program.

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

• Actively raise funds and secure resources necessary to expand our programs and services, focusing on developing aftercare and residential programs for children.
• Engage with donors, partners, and the community to build a sustainable funding model supporting our long-term objectives.

The intersections of oppression (gender, immigration status, disability, history of abuse, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, etc.) increase the vulnerability of people to trafficking and present additional barriers to accessing services after they have been trafficked.

“I was a resident of a program that Julie Shrader ran, Rejuvenating Women. Julie was a stepping stone in my walk with Christ and my recovery. Because of her help, I am now a changed woman trying to give back as Julie does. She helped me achieve stability, a solid relationship with the Lord, and helped me walk through my recovery out of trafficking.”

“Julie Shrader is a world-class leader in the fight against human trafficking and various forms of abuse. I have known her for several years, and she is a true warrior in this important fight, a tremendous advocate for survivors, and a caring service provider for all in need. I have seen first-hand how much she cares for victims and survivors of truly terrible crimes..crimes that would cause most to turn away and deny that anything like that could be happening in our country and in our world. Julie is an amazing leader and CEO, and it takes someone with a deep commitment to this cause to start a recovery home for women and children who have been trafficked. I urge all to check out Innocence Freed and find out how you can get involved to support.”

“The work Julie has dedicated her life to has changed lives and opened doors for those who have experienced sexual exploitation to find healing. Grateful to know this world-changer!”

“Julie Shrader is a remarkable advocate for survivors of human trafficking. As the founder of Rejuvenating Women, she poured her heart and soul into building a safe haven for trafficked women. Julie’s unwavering dedication, passion, and determination led her to create life-changing programs that offered not just immediate rescue but long-term healing and support. Her leadership empowered countless women to reclaim their lives, offering them hope, safety, and the tools to build a better future. Julie and I met in 2016 through our work together, as I served as a grant writer and funder, and we have since become dear friends. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand her tireless efforts and the profound impact of her advocacy. She is truly an inspirational leader and a champion for survivors.”