Bailey’s Story

Bailey was referred to Rapha’s Hope and Healing Center after being placed in foster care. She was initially removed from her home because her mother’s addiction to prescription drugs prevented her from caring for and protecting Bailey. Soon after she arrived in foster care, she disclosed that a man who was a friend of her mother had sexually abused her on several occasions.

When she began therapy at the Rapha's Hope and Healing Center, Bailey was afraid of a lot of things. She was afraid because she was separated from her mother, she was afraid that she wouldn’t be taken care of, and she was afraid because she had told about the abuse she experienced. Her abuser had told her that if she ever told, he would hurt her and her mother. It took Bailey a long time to process all of these fears. She felt guilty and embarrassed about what had happened. After many weeks of play and art therapy, she finally began to feel comfortable and confident in her relationship with her therapist.

Bailey finally shared what scared her the most.

Rapha provides life-changing services to survivors of trafficking and abuse in non-residential settings. Rapha counselors provide non-residential trauma-focused counseling at several locations, including the United States. Through special projects in Haiti, sponsored by UNICEF and other UN Offices, survivors of sexual exploitation and community violence receive essential services including social work support, medical care, relocation and counseling. Rapha programs assist survivors with small business establishment, education, and housing projects.

MORE THAN A HOUSE
Rapha’s residential Survivor Care campuses provide holistic services to young survivors of trafficking and sexual abuse, while providing safe shelter during a season when a child does not have another safe place to stay. When a child is served in Rapha’s residential program, the services provided to them reach far beyond the boundaries of the residential campus. Rapha’s social workers locate and support survivors' families, preparing them to care for and protect their children. Rapha staff accompany children to court hearings and assist them in navigating the criminal justice system. Connections are made with partner organizations, coalitions, educational institutions, and service providers to build up community-based support and opportunity for girls in our care. 

Rapha is more than a house, it is a global team fighting against trafficking and abuse.

Rapha is more than a house, it is a life-saving resource for children who have experienced trauma.

Rapha is more than a house, it is a movement of healing, hope, and freedom.

Join us in providing safety, education, and care to children in need.

*Sandra’s name is changed for her protection.  

Her story represents what many children in Haiti have experienced in their short lives. Rapha currently is not currently providing residential Survivor Care in Haiti due to security concerns and ongoing gang violence. We are providing non-residential Survivor Care and Family Strengthening services to address the needs of survivors of sexual exploitation and violence in Haiti.