House of Acceptance
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House of Acceptance is a transitional housing program for transgender women who are victims of human trafficking
House of Acceptance is a program for trans women who have been victimized by labor and/or sex trafficking. This program provides a solid foundation of caring and support to help a person to imagine and build her own life - on her terms - while free from violence.
Why are transgender women at risk for trafficking victimization?
Transgender individuals face obstacles that can make them vulnerable to victimization. It is not uncommon for members of the trans community to face condemnation from family members and friends after they come out. Individuals have been kicked out without resources, subjected to abuse or violence, and lost financial and emotional support. Traffickers understand these vulnerabilities and seek out trans individuals to prey upon. Combine that vulnerability with the market for transgender prostitution, and you have a perfect storm for victimization and violence. In the commercial sex industry, trans people are three times more likely to be attacked than cisgender people.
Ruby’s Place has support systems for all trans people, but only trans women are invited to live at House of Acceptance at this time. Trans men should reach out to us receive individual help that can include housing, basic needs support, transportation, and more.
Why is Ruby’s Place the right agency to run this program?
Ruby’s Place has 50 years of experience operating residential programs that serve victims of crime. Those years of experience translate to expertise in the following areas:
victim confidentiality and safety planning
communal living facilities that balance the needs for privacy and mutual support
recognizing trauma responses
supporting survivors with the very best current mental health practices