The Problem: For those who have been sex trafficked, basic needs such as food, clothes, hygiene items and safe shelter, can be difficult to locate and navigate, especially during a crisis situation. Many programs are only available during daytime hours, leaving a huge gap to access resources for survivors who are often rescued at night or on the weekends. 

Our Solution: The Bridging The Gap Human Trafficking mobile app is a “Real Time” communication tool—easily connecting law enforcement, advocates and approved community partners to help meet the needs of survivors.

Outcome: Experience and research shows that survivors who get their immediate needs met feel safe, valued, and cared for—creating a higher success rate of getting out of the cycle of abuse, away from their abuser and ultimately onto their healing journey. We have been part of hundreds of survivor stories who were given wrap-around care and services who are now successful survivor leaders.

Our vision is to bring the BTGHT mobile app to every region that follows trauma informed standards of care to help sexually exploited survivors and other vulnerable populations. The mobile app naturally fosters collaboration and helps connect rural and tribal communities to resources and service providers in their region.

BTGHT Mobile App Features:

• In App Messaging, Dial, and Email of BTGHT app members.

• Push notification system to post:

  • Urgent needs - Need within 24 hrs such as immediate shelter, airfare or bus/train ticket, hygiene items, food, clothing, gift cards, etc. Most often posted by LE or other advocates.

  • Non-urgent needs - Items needed such as long term housing, rent assistance, furniture, counseling, etc.

  • Resources available - Donated items available such as hygiene items, blankets, clothing, furniture. Most often posted by community partners.

  • Volunteer opportunities - Organizations who have openings for volunteers or staff.

  • Events/Trainings - Upcoming events related to human trafficking, abuse, trauma, or domestic violence.

• All users have access to local service providers as well service providers for every region using the app. 

Posts are sent out via push notification to all app members in that region. Members who have the resources to help can reply immediately. Direct contact for arrangements. Users choose which notifications to receive.

Imagine what we could accomplish together for survivors if we were all connected and had access to resources at our fingertips!

Is there a current Task Force or Coalition with trusted relationships among law enforcement, government agencies, CBOs, churches, and other community partners who serve the sexually exploited? Do you have a non-profit organization willing to provide oversight and “Regional Admin” functions of the mobile app? Have funds to pay the initial app fee and hosting fee? If so, we’d love to talk with you about becoming part of the Bridging The Gap Human Trafficking App community.