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Survivors oftrafficking
Teenage youth are being used in the commercial sex industry at an alarming rate. Vulnerable teens are often targeted by traffickers and exploiters. Trauma bonding takes place quickly as youth latch on to the hope of unconditional love and acceptance. Desperate to maintain that connection, they are often willing to comply with anything that is asked of them.
Agape provides services for Equine-Assisted Mental Health and one-time services for individuals .
Common Benefits
Horses help these individuals:
- Learn the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries
- Trust themselves, their team, and the horses
- Practice assertive communication
- Have increased confidence and self-esteem
- Increase awareness of self and others
- Be brave and vulnerable
- Develop respect for self and others
- Recognize they are capable of success and happiness
- Be able to set a foundation for healthy relationships
- Grow and heal from their past
Testimonials
“Working with girls who have experienced trafficking, we often find they struggle with finding their voice. They often have trust issues and lack healthy boundaries needed to connect with others around them. Agape becomes a substantial part of their journey in learning these skills. One teen served at Ascent 121 said, ‘The most valuable lesson I learned at Agape was assertiveness, trust and boundaries.’ Another said she will always take with her in life respect for myself and others and how to use boundaries..."
Case Manager Ascent 121 