Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking

BAWAR has supported Bay Area youth impacted by commercial exploitation since 2009, and in 2020 we launched Achieving Balance To Overcome Violent Environments (ABOVE) to address the needs of minors and young adults experiencing commercial sexual exploitation/human trafficking (CSE/HT).

The ABOVE Program provides 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.

24-hour crisis hotline
Bedside Advocacy
Care kits (which may include toiletries, books, clothing, etc.)
Court and medical accompaniment
Emergency Relocation/Housing Support
Healthcare Navigation
In-custody visits
Information & Referrals
Intensive Case Management
Outdoor & Wellness Activities
VOC/CalVCB application help

If you or someone you know is being exploited, reach out to us 24/7 at 510-800-4247 for immediate confidential support.

To refer someone to ABOVE, call our hotline, complete the ABOVE Referral Form or call BAWAR’s main office at 510-430-1298 during business hours to be connected directly to staff who provide resources and start an intake.

24-Hour Hotline in English and Spanish
Línea directa las 24 horas en inglés y español
(510) 800-4247

Bay Area Women Against Rape
470 27th Street
Oakland, CA 94612

Hours: M-F, 9am – 5pm PST (Excluding Federal Holidays)

Office: (510) 430-1298
Email: bawar@bawar.org