My group had the pleasure of visiting Sanctuary for Families, a organization aimed to help victims of sexual trafficking and domestic violence. They invited us to their primary Manhattan location where we learned about the organization and helped put coats and clothing in their Butterfly Boutique, a store for victims of abuse to get clothing and accessories. They also gave us a packet that contained many facts and information about Sexual Trafficking and Domestic Abuse. I learned a lot of things that are important to know if you are looking to help a victim. Many victims of Sexual Trafficking and Domestic Abuse are afraid to leave their abusers. This is sometimes because the abusers have something they want, whether it be a passport or even a child, the abused are afraid of losing what their abusers have. If the victims do excape, they are likely to return to their abuser. Sanctuary for Families tries to contact the victim before they return to their abusers. This trip was a great way to learn about the subject and has helped me to get a better understanding of the topic.
