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.
Recent Articles and Videos
Tonique's Testimony
Tonique's Testimony
Tonique's Testimony
25th Anniversary
Tonique's Testimony
Tonique's Testimony
Join us as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary!! Thank you, Your Call MN, for putting together this video.
Men Breaking Free
Tonique's Testimony
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Your Call MN created a video showcasing our Men Breaking Free program with staff and participant interviews.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
This live zoom was created on National Human Trafficking Awareness, January 11th, 2021.
Sexual Exploitation
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Men Breaking Free Article
Race-based sexual exploitation and violence are endemic to the sex industry.
Men Breaking Free Article
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Men Breaking Free Article
"A Successful Launch of Men Breaking Free Gains Attention After Two Years of Solid Results," an Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies peer-reviewed article.
Impacts of Men Breaking Free
Impacts of Men Breaking Free
Impacts of Men Breaking Free
Lori Paul, past Director of Communications, speaking at NCOSE 2019 on the impact of Men Breaking Free.
Events
The healing and support groups at Breaking Free, Sisters of Survival, and the Alumni Group are meeting weekly every Tuesday night starting at 5:00 PM.
Join us for the STOP THE TRAFFICKING 5K!
The annual 5k walk/run is coming up on June 11th, 2022. You can participate in-person in Eden Prairie or virtually in your own neighborhood!
Use code BFREE5 for $5 off the registration fee and to ensure your proceeds go to Breaking Free.
Visit www.stopthetraffickingrun.org to SIGN-UP or click below.