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SURVIVOR

SUPPORT FUND

Description

Testifying against a trafficker takes immense courage—and survivors should never face it alone. The Survivor Support Fund exists to surround victims with the practical and emotional support they need during the legal process. Whether it’s a safe place to stay during the trial, help covering meals and transportation, or having a victim advocate by their side in court, we are committed to walking with survivors every step of the way.
In many cases, survivors are called upon to testify against the very people who exploited them. This process can be retraumatizing, especially without proper support. That’s why the Armor of God Initiative is building a network of trauma-informed professionals—including victim advocates, legal partners, and emotional support personnel—ready to respond. Through church partnerships, community donations, and online giving campaigns, we are raising the funds to ensure survivors are protected, prepared, and not alone in their pursuit of justice.

Program Objectives

  • Provide essential support for survivors testifying against traffickers, including housing, meals, and transportation.
     

  • Ensure trauma-informed advocacy through emotional support personnel, trained victim advocates, and legal representation where needed.
     

  • Raise sustained funding through church, grassroots, and digital campaigns to maintain direct survivor services throughout the legal process.
     

Action Plan

  • Establish partnerships with housing providers, transportation services, and trauma-informed counselors to support survivors during trials.
     

  • Recruit and train volunteer victim advocates to accompany survivors to court and provide emotional and logistical support.

  • Retain a trauma-informed attorney to provide legal representation for survivors when necessary and consult on courtroom-related rights.
     

  • Build a fund disbursement process to allocate support quickly and securely to survivors in need.
     

  • Develop outreach materials to inform local prosecutors, law enforcement, and service providers about the fund.
     

  • Launch community-based and online fundraising campaigns to fuel the fund long-term.
     

  • Track outcomes and collect feedback from survivors to refine support services and advocate for survivor-centered courtroom policies.
     

Fundraising Goal

$200,000

Budget Breakdown

  • 1. Survivor Support Services – $75,000

    • Temporary housing during legal proceedings

    • Transportation and meal stipends

    • Essential needs during trial (e.g., hygiene products, clothing)
       

  • 2. Emotional & Legal Advocacy – $50,000

    • Victim advocates (stipends or contracts)

    • Licensed trauma-informed attorney (part-time retainer or case-by-case representation)

    • Emotional support staff or on-call crisis responders
       

  • 3. Program Infrastructure – $15,000

    • Survivor intake and support coordination system

    • Partnerships with local agencies, shelters, and service providers

    • Case management tools and secure fund distribution process
       

  • 4. Outreach & Awareness – $10,000

    • Church and community engagement materials

    • Informational packets for law enforcement and prosecutors

    • Print and digital campaign content
       

  • 5. Leadership and Program Oversight – $45,000

    • Partial salary for program coordination, partner management,

    • compliance, and strategic oversight
       

  • 6. Administrative & Contingency – $5,000

    • Insurance, reporting, emergency funds, and unforeseen costs
       

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