Anti-Human Trafficking Out-of-Home Care Program

The Strides Toronto Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) program serves female-identified youth, ages 12-17, who are survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. The program offers a comprehensive and integrative approach to trauma and recovery for youth in Out-of-Home Care. Program duration is up to 24 months.

In-home Services available to Survivors

Counselling and Group Treatment: We offer trauma-informed individual and group counselling focused on the hopes and goals identified by youth. Our approach is harm reduction and sex-positive, using a range of therapeutic modalities to support healing. Through both one-on-one and group settings, youth build coping skills, strengthen connections, and develop a sense of safety, community, and self as they move forward in their recovery.

Peer Support: The peer support workers use their lens of lived experience to support participants and encourage recovery, hope and resiliency. They may offer individual and group support in the home, as well as accompaniment and advocacy in the community.

Day Treatment: This program offers onsite, school-based education in collaboration with a local school board. It provides traditional instruction with individualized education supports in a small classroom setting.

Education and Skills-Based Learning: Our programming supports youth in building practical skills for everyday living and long-term well-being. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, healthy relationships, self-care, communication, and independent living skills. Youth are supported to strengthen confidence, develop coping strategies, and apply learning in real-life ways.