Safe Houses
City Hearts runs Safe Houses for both men and women for those coming out of prostitution and exploitation or those who have been rescued from human trafficking.
City Hearts Safehouses provide shelter for those rescued from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. We work with the Police, Social Services, the UK Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC) and other national organisations to provide a safe refuge for those trafficked into the UK.
We support those who require short to medium term stay in the UK and we also continue to support those wishing to stay longer to find work, housing and other resources as required.
Recent Awards
The Divisional Commander's Award - August 2011
Awarded to Colleen Brownlee, Tina English, Maureen Bardram
'In recognition of outstanding work in connection with Operation Pantin where their skills, commitment, professionalism, personal pride and expertise resulted in the delivery of work to the highest standard reflecting credit on themselves, City Hearts and Greater Manchester Police as a whole.'
Trafficking in women is the second largest organised crime, and generates over 1.2 billion dollars a year. Only 1-2% of victims are rescued. Estimates suggest that there are between 6,000 and 18,000 trafficked women working in prostitution in the UK, often in unsanitary, confined spaces and with a high probability of contracting AIDS, STIs and Heptatitis.
City Hearts Supports:
Safe House Aims:
1. To provide a place of safety and meet each person's immediate physical and practical needs.
2. To restore confidence, dignity and respect to every life.
3. To provide the necessary resources for each person to help them in their personal growth and development.
4. To assist each person in moving on with their life, either here in the UK or back in their home country.
If you or a someone you know needs help with a trafficking situation you can call the UKHTC number on: 08447 782 406.
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