Partners
The complexity and depth of trauma endured by child survivors is such that it demands a comprehensive and complex response from a network of people working together. From the beginning of our incorporation, we have worked with other organizations in the Austin community to develop our model of care, or Circle of Care. In addition, we have sought to learn from other organizations, law makers, and survivors from around the country on best practices, pitfalls, and changing protocols of care. We are grateful for our ongoing professional relationships and believe the strength of our partnerships is critical to the strength of our care for survivors.
Current organizations we partner with include:
419 Events, Reach Architects, Shared Hope International, Traffick 911, Allies Against Slavery, Austin Outdoor Design, Redeemed Ministries, Wellspring Living, Polaris Project, Christine Prater of Moreland Properties, Taasa (Texas Association against Sexual Assault), C3 Alliance, New Life Refuge Ministries, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Premier Family Physicians, Casa (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), Austin Police (Human Trafficking and Vice Unit), After Eden Pictures, SAvery Grilled Cheese, ETT Electric Transmission Texas), Eat Out In, Moreland Properties, Robin Bond Interiors.
We are also partnering with local churches including Austin Ridge Bible Church, Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, Austin Christian Fellowship, Austin Baptist church, Bee Creek United Methodist Church, Life in the City, Lake Travis United Methodist Church and Restore Austin.
our PARTNERS
Our long-term sustainability depends on a strong network of relationships. As we’ve grown, so have our partnerships with organizations that share our desire to provide the best resources to child survivors of sex trafficking. This list recognizes some of our most significant partnerships but is only a snapshot of the many organizations who come alongside our mission of hope and healing.
Hummingbird Partners
Hummingbird Partners are notable organizations who significantly support The Refuge for DMST. Their generous giving, sharing of our mission, and direct involvement have helped us grow in many ways.
Hope Network
Our Hope Network is comprised of organizations that share our values, have a similar mission, and collaborate in our field. Through sharing innovative ideas, these partners help us provide the very best care available to survivors of child sex trafficking.
Circle of Care Network
Partners in the Circle of Care Network carry out essential functions of The Refuge Circle of Care™, such as education, psychiatric treatment, employment opportunities, and medical care.
Church Partners & Non-Profit Partners
The following churches and non-profit organizations provide many different forms of support including financial resources, in-kind donations, prayers, volunteers, and ambassadors for our mission of hope and healing.
Visit our events page to see event partners.