January is National Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month, a month dedicated to educating the public on how to identify and prevent trafficking. This month we're spotlighting the transformative work of the Huckleberry Advocacy & Response Team (HART).
Every day, our dedicated team stands alongside young people who face or have experienced commercial sexual exploitation, providing them with pathways to safety and healing.
Through 24/7 rapid response and trauma-informed care, HART advocates work in partnership with youth to lead the lives they desire and heal in the ways they define for themselves. HART connects young people with comprehensive support—from immediate crisis intervention to long-term case management—ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive: safe housing, mental health care, education opportunities, and vocational support.
In collaboration with key partners across San Francisco, including Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health, and Unified School District, we're creating a coordinated community response that puts youth dignity and agency at the center.
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