PASO DEL NORTE CENTER OF HOPE

THE PASO DEL NORTE CENTER OF HOPE EXISTS TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND MODERN-DAY SLAVERY AND TO LEAD ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS WITHIN THE REGION THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES. THE CENTER WORKS WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS OF ANY AGE, ETHNICITY, RACE, SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, OR RELIGION. THE CENTER'S STAFF PARTNERS WITH CLIENTS TO OFFER TRAUMA-INFORMED DIRECT SERVICES AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEM TO WORK TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING THEIR GOALS AND BECOMING SURVIVORS. THE CENTER WORKS WITH THE EL PASO COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HUMAN-TRAFFICKING AND THE NEED TO COME TOGETHER AS ONE TO STOP THE CRIME. THE CENTER OF HOPE STAFF HAVE TRAINED STUDENTS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS FOR PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND RECOVERY IN THE EL PASO REGION TO KEEP OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SAFE FROM POTENTIAL TRAFFICKING SITUATIONS. SINCE 2017, THE CENTER HAS BEEN THE LEAD AGENCY FACILI