Survivor's Hope: Restoring Dignity, Ending Exploitation

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the U.S.

In Israel, over 4,000 youth are estimated to be victims of human trafficking, and another 3,000 minors report sexual abuse or assault. ELEM estimates the total number of young victims to be exponentially higher.

To combat these alarming numbers, ELEM operates 6 initiatives across 12 centers dedicated to youth affected by trafficking, exploitation, and abuse.  Through these shelters, therapy centers, and outreach programs, ELEM offers life-saving resources and hope to survivors of abuse and trafficking. 

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Through these trauma-informed and extreme-risk programs, ELEM provides shelter to more than 500 young people escaping human trafficking, and over 10,000 hours of therapeutic support to survivors of sexual abuse. Our impact leads to long term change: 25% of young adults in our shelters quit exploitative sex work entirely, while  50% significantly reduced their reliance on it. 

In addition to these dedicated initiatives, ELEM’s Digital Initiative and Outreach Vans are often the first point of contact for youth in trafficking or abuse situations, with thousands of youth reaching out for help. ELEM is here for each of them on the brave journey to a brighter future.