Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking

In 2009, responding to an alarming increase of sexual exploitation in Alameda County, BAWAR implemented a new program to address the needs of youth and adults experiencing commercial sexually exploitation/human trafficking (CSE/HT).

BAWAR’s ABOVE program provides 24-hour crisis stabilization to all survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking. Through community education, we work to humanize and de-stigmatize the voices and experiences of survivors. 

Our violence prevention program is made possible through a grant from the City of Oakland’s Human Services Department.

• 24-hour crisis response
•  Individual peer counseling
• Advocacy
• Court accompaniments
• In-custody visits
• Care kits (which may include toiletries, books, clothing, etc)
• Referrals / information
• 24-hour crisis hotline