Home Seeks to ‘Change Outcomes’ for Survivors of Sex Trafficking

Savannah is a major sex trafficking crossroads in the Southeast, but not because of the city’s proximity to I-95 and the nation’s third-busiest international port. Instead, experts say a high poverty rate and lack of resources ensnare Savannah teenagers and young adults in the illegal sex trade.

To counter that trend, a new nonprofit, Tharros Place, this week opened a 12-bed shelter for survivors of trafficking and at-risk youths. Residents will spend up to a year at the home and will receive recovery services, including therapy, schooling and life skills training.

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