Breaking Free (organization)
| Motto | Sisters helping sisters break free |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1996 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | To help women exit prostitution |
| Location | |
Region served | Minnesota, United States |
Membership | Women |
Official language | English |
Executive director | Vednita Carter |
Public policy coordinator | Beth Jacobs |
| Joy Friedman | |
| Affiliations | Men Against The Trafficking Of Others |
| Website | www |
Breaking Free is a nonprofit organization[1] based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States that provides various services to women and girls coming out of sex trafficking and prostitution, such as help finding a place to live and a job outside the sex industry.[2] The organization was founded in 1996[3] by Vednita Carter.[4] The motto of the organization is "sisters helping sisters break free".[5] Beth Jacobs, a former prostitute, is the organization's public policy coordinator,[6] and Joy Friedman works for the organization as a social worker.[7] In May 2011, Breaking Free partnered with Men Against The Trafficking Of Others to host a two-day event to raise awareness about sex trafficking.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ Nora Leinen (December 16, 2009). "Human trafficking in Minnesota". Twin Cities Daily Planet. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Jessica Mador (March 14, 2008). "Advocates promote tougher tactics to combat prostitution". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Sharon Coolidge (August 18, 2006). "Out of 'the life,' they learn to live". USA Today. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ↑ Susan Budig (October 27, 2007). "Prostitution: Should it remain a crime?". Twin Cities Daily Planet. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ↑ Kathy Magnuson (October 27, 2009). "Real people, real names". Twin Cities Daily Planet. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Pam Louwagie (September 23, 2008). "Report finds gaps in sex-trafficking enforcement". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Pat Pheifer; Jim Anderson (February 26, 2011). "Teen prostitutes get new status". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Amy Forliti (May 15, 2011). "Bill would protect children trafficked for sex". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
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