Project WEST NC

Working to End Human Trafficking in North Carolina

North Carolina is among the top 8 states for reports of human trafficking cases in 2017.

This underscores the urgent need for Project West NC.

A lack of public knowledge about human trafficking and limited resources or services for survivors ultimately results in the increased prevalence of this issue. It will continue to grow as a problem until we focus on reducing the stigma of those most at risk and improving access to services, especially for immigrants, people of color, sex workers, people within the LGBTQ+ community, and people who use drugs.

PROJECT WEST NC IS WORKING TO:

  • Provide services and support to survivors
  • Raise awareness through outreach and education
  • Assist survivors through our Rapid Response Team covering Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Madison, Transylvania, and Yancey counties
  • Address underlying causes through our Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce

For training, call Our VOICE’s business line at (828) 252-0562 or email Project WEST NC.

For support, call Our VOICE’s 24 hour crisis line at (828) 255-7576.

 

To learn about the Asheville Sex Worker Outreach Project (ASWOP) please visit HERE.