A Relentless Passion
Courtney’s House has proven successful in the trauma recovery and rehabilitation processes of U.S. children and teens who are victims of domestic minor sex trafficking,,
How We Help!
An All-Encompassing Approach
At Courtney’s House we know first hand that diminishing sex trafficking not only involves a relentless pursuit to help each victim, but widespread public awareness of this pressing issue. Recovery is an all-encompasing journey from proper need assessment, intense individual and group therapy and counselling, parental support, and an overall determination on the part of the survivor towards a hopeful future.
At Courtney’s House every survivor of sex trafficking can receive survivor-focused, trauma-informed, holistic services. Staff survivors help these youth find and recover their own voices, thus enabling them to pass on their own keys to success.
It Starts With Awareness
One of the greatest misconceptions today is that domestic sex trafficking simply does not exist, or that the victims are not really victims at all, but willing prostitutes. As the spotlight on trafficking in America continues to shine, the public has begun to see it for the pandemic it really is. Americans are hearing about 11-year-old girls and 8-year-old boys who have been tricked, forced, threatened and worse into a life of prostitution by seemingly trustworthy people.
Tina Frundt specializes in helping police, FBI, local communities, schools and corporations create awareness of sex trafficking issues while developing local programs to help the victims and their families. Tina has testified in Congress on numerous occasions to reinforce awareness of the need for stronger laws and enforcement.
Numerous leaders in nonprofit organizations, corporations and private entities have invited Tina to speak and bring a first-hand account of the issue facing our children today. She has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and Lisa Ling’s documentary called: 3AM Girls.
Finding America's Children
Courtney’s House spends every Friday and Saturday night on the streets to reach out to suspecting victims. We target specific areas where girls, boys, and women are trafficked or at high risk of being trafficked. We hand out unassuming items that carry the Survivor Hotline phone number on them to provide a way for the victims to contact us when they need to.
Assessing The Needs of Each Child
Each child and teen who comes to Courtney’s House is embraced with open and understanding arms by those who have walked in their shoes. Once a preliminary sex trafficking screening is done, a specialized intake process is followed to help to comprehend the full capacity of the trauma that each victim has endured.
Finding America's Children
Courtney’s House takes a holistic approach to healing. We work with each child on an individual bases in counselling and therapy coupled with group interactions to support the child’s recovery. Survivor Support Groups are an integral component of Courtney’s House. These groups are open to boys, girls and transgender survivors. They focus on trauma recovery, education and life skills along with fun, therapeutic activities like dance, art, yoga, etc.
In addition, each Survivor has access to influential mentors and academic tutoring to fully embrace their ability to create a future full of hope and personal best. We also recognize that the Survivor’s parents have a key role in the recovery process and that they, too, need healing. Parents will find open arms and support at Courtney’s House.
Assessing The Needs of Each Child
Survivors need a way to quickly find help and connect with an understanding individual. The Survivor Hotline is run by Survivors, for Survivors. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1-888-261-3665 for immediate support or 911 for any emergency.
