DMST Survivors | The Mission Haven

Elijah Ugoh

Can we have a world where every child can simply be a kid?

As we start 2022, here are our thoughts on keeping our children safe and about creating a world where every child can simply be a kid.

Elijah Ugoh

Making the Circle of Trust Truly Safe for Children: Measures for Ending Sexual Exploitation of Child

Here, we highlight practical measures that parents can take to protect their children from abuse, sex trafficking, and exploitation.

Elijah Ugoh

Myths and Misconceptions about Child Sex Trafficking: What You Need to Know

What are the things you've heard about child trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children? Many of them may just be untrue.

Elijah Ugoh

Trauma-Informed Approach to Addressing Human Trafficking: What Does it Mean & Why is it Important?

The trauma-informed approach of caring for trafficking survivors is designed to strengthen and help survivors regain control of their lives.

Elijah Ugoh

Anyone Can Help Fight Human Trafficking: Here are 21 Ways You Can Help

Anyone can join in the fight against sex and human trafficking. Here are 20 ways you can help.

Elijah Ugoh

Vulnerabilities for Child Sex Trafficking: Who Is Most At Risk?

Studies show that children from lower-income homes, mostly people of color, form the majority of victims of child sex trafficking in the US.

Elijah Ugoh

Hope for Victims and Survivors of DMST — How We're Helping to Make Life Meaningful at Haven

For every child survivor walking in through our door, we see not just a helpless survivor, but a renewed person equipped to take life on.