Survivor Stories of Hope

A Family Reunited After Tragedy
When Amber* was identified and removed from a trafficking situation, the Open Doors Care Team was called and responded immediately to her needs. They helped Amber settle in to a foster home and she welcomed

Navigating from Maltreatment to Motherhood
Tina, a sex trafficked teenager the Open Doors Care Team had been working with for a couple years, has been making immense progress on her journey to well-being. Having experienced trauma since a very early

Stepping into Adulthood with the Support of Open Doors
After being identified as a victim of sex trafficking by her DCF caseworker, Carrie* was placed into a specialized safe home and began receiving services through the Open Doors Outreach Network. While this relocation helped

The Impact of a Survivor-Mentor
Jane* was a teenager when she began being trafficked by her older “boyfriend”. She was referred to the Open Doors Outreach Network seeking stability and support, coming from a family who was frequently homeless and

Supporting Communities Amidst Crisis
While many volunteer-based organizations serving survivors have shut down because of the pandemic, our Open Doors Teams have been able to reach out and fill gaps in their community. Our team members are doing everything

From Survival to Safety
Melanie* was referred to the Open Doors Outreach Network after being suspected she might be a victim of sex trafficking. A Survivor-Mentor met with her, who began to identify her partner as a trafficker. The