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Supporting survivors since 2014
Supporting Survivors.
Transforming Lives.
Free, confidential support for adults (18+) in Massachusetts healing from the sex trade, trafficking, and exploitation. No judgment. No conditions. No cost.
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Stand with survivors.
$10 a month keeps someone reachable and safe.
Mission & vision
Our Mission
To stand with and support adults with experience in the sex trade, and its associated exploitation, trafficking and prostitution, by providing a range of community-based services.
Our Vision
A world where people's bodies are not victimized, exploited, bought, or sold for the sexual gratification of another person.
What we do
We practice the power of presence.
Peer mentorship and advocacy, clinical therapy, case management, support groups, and financial assistance — for adults healing from experiences in the sex trade, regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, orientation, language, religion, country of origin, status, or political belief. Transgender and non-binary people are welcome here.
Every service is free, confidential, and customizable to you.
Explore all services →Peer Mentorship & Advocacy
One-on-one with someone who has walked the road — and stayed.
Learn more →Clinical Therapy
Trauma-informed counseling with licensed clinicians, including EMDR. No insurance required.
Learn more →Support Groups
Confidential circles. Mondays 11am in Framingham, plus statewide cohorts.
Learn more →Sustainability
Financial assistance, survivor-directed rental assistance, and money management toward lasting stability.
Learn more →Training
One-Day Core Training — Thursday, September 17, 2026
A virtual, full-day foundational training for professionals and community members on the sex trade, exploitation, trafficking, and trauma-informed response.
Register for the training2025 impact
123 adults served one-on-one.
5,800 one-on-one services delivered.
Read the 2025 Impact ReportEvery number represents a story of a person who could be your loved one. And the reason we don't look away.
97%
Women
100%
Massachusetts residents
23%
LGBTQIA+
39%
BIPOC
85%
Self-reported disability
52%
First exploited as a child
71%
Have children
85%
History of substance-use disorder
Gender: We recognize that transgender individuals face increased vulnerability to commercial sexual exploitation and experiences in the sex trade, and we welcome people of all genders to access our services and support.
In her own words
“I finished my vocational training for the hospitality industry.”
Five months of rental assistance made that happen. Mara now works two jobs in hospitality and is moving into her own apartment.
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2025 Annual Report
Inspired by Community.
A year of standing firm, deepening impact, and walking alongside survivors with unwavering hope.
Read the reportRIA's Prospectus
Invest with fidelity in the lives of survivors.
Explore RIA's growth plan for continued impact.
See our impactOur partners
We can do this work because of you.
Our gratitude is over the moon.
Bank of America
Liberty Mutual
TJX
Eastern Bank
Cummings Foundation
Rockland Trust
Social Innovation Forum
Robins Kaplan
Middlesex Savings
Community Foundation for MetroWest
MA Office for Victim Assistance
Office for Victims of Crime
In-kind partnerships
Organizations advancing the mission with us.
Empower Network
Dignity Matters
Gifts of Hope
Guidestar
Jane Doe Inc.
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