Watch “I Am Jane Doe”
Watch the documentary “I Am Jane Doe,” which follows the story of American middle school-aged sex trafficking victims who were exploited on website Backpage.com.
Heartly House
https://www.heartlyhouse.org/Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
History: Heartly House is the only organization in Frederick County, Maryland, that provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse. We have been providing these services since 1979.
Mission: The mission of Heartly House is to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, and to provide victims with safety, shelter, and supportive services.
- Contact Information:
- P.O. Box 857
- Frederick, Maryland 21705-0857
- United States
- Active In: United States
- Forms of Abolition:
- Aftercare
- Forms of Slavery:
- Sex Trafficking
- Tel: 301-662-8800
- Email: info@heartlyhouse.org
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