Since 1996, Breaking Free has helped thousands
of people escape sex trafficking and prostitution
through direct services.
Since 1996, Breaking Free has helped thousands
of people escape sex trafficking and prostitution
through direct services.
We empower survivors of sex trafficking and prostitution to build new lives through safe housing, direct services, effective healing programs, survivor advocacy, worldwide policy change, and hope.
"The single greatest barrier to escaping sex trafficking and prostitution is a lack of safe housing." - Terry Forliti
Breaking Free is currently the only survivor-led provider of housing services to victims of sex trafficking and their children in Minnesota. We provide a week-day Drop-In Center and permanent supportive housing for 34 family units.
In 2019, Breaking Free opened the only survivor-led emergency shelter specifically for victims of sex trafficking and prostitution in Minnesota.
Join us as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary!! Thank you, Your Call MN, for putting together this video.
Your Call MN created a video showcasing our Men Breaking Free program with staff and participant interviews.
This live zoom was created on National Human Trafficking Awareness, January 11th, 2021.
Race-based sexual exploitation and violence are endemic to the sex industry.
"A Successful Launch of Men Breaking Free Gains Attention After Two Years of Solid Results," an Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies peer-reviewed article.
Lori Paul, past Director of Communications, speaking at NCOSE 2019 on the impact of Men Breaking Free.
The healing and support groups at Breaking Free, Sisters of Survival, and the Alumni Group are meet every week for encouragement, empowerment, and fun!
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Breaking Free is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible. Federal Tax ID 41-1856806
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