Yes. ICT SOS has an adult advocate that can work with survivors over the age of 18. For youth, we partner with several local organizations including the Child Advocacy Center, Wichita Children's Home, Exploited and Missing Child unit and more.
No. The OZ was a project that ICT SOS facilitated on behalf of the Wichita Children’s Home and their Street Outreach team. The OZ is a daytime drop-in center where homeless youth can come, have internet access, food, wash their clothes and take classes.
No. Though the founders of ICT SOS are inspired by Christian faith, a system of faith is not required to volunteer at ICT SOS and we value the diverse perspectives of our staff and supporters. We readily embrace all those who unite in our common vision of the abolition of child sex slavery and exploitation. While some ICT SOS programs and partners may incorporate faith foundations, we evaluate programs based on their effectiveness and impact in protecting, defending, restoring, and empowering children.
ICT SOS is a Wichita-based human rights organization, serving people regardless of religion, political preference, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, or gender. ICT SOS believes partnerships across religious, political, social, and cultural boundaries are vital in working towards the abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation.
The United Nations defines Trafficking in Persons as “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs.” So, yes, human trafficking can include prostitution.
ICT SOS is a grassroots non-profit, founded in Wichita, whose mission is to connect the organizations who work directly with victims of human trafficking with members of the community who are compelled to help. Through this link, our community has an outlet to donate items, raise awareness of the sex trafficking issue and educate our children about safety. Contact us today to learn how to help. Or check out our get involved page to find out how to help the victims of sex trafficking.
