Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research - Starfish Resident Assistance
Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research - Starfish Resident Assistance
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Phoenix Starfish Place provides housing and services to victims and families impacted by human trafficking. Your gift directly supports them through emergency food funding.
In partnership with the City of Phoenix and the ASU Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research (STIR), Phoenix Starfish Place is a healthy home for sex trafficking survivors and their families, where they are treated with dignity and respect. This a place to renew their spirit, learn essential life skills and begin recovery. Gifts made to this fund will help to support STIR in its partnership with Phoenix Starfish Place in providing food and additional resources as needed.
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