STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO FIGHT EXPLOITATION
SAFE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
The Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation Santa Barbara County (SAFE SBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support efforts to eradicate human trafficking and exploitation in Santa Barbara County by igniting awareness and educating individuals, organizations, educational institutions and businesses. We champion strategically informed initiatives and develop educational tools that empower communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to exploitation—while also supporting survivors as they rebuild their lives and reclaim their freedom.
SAFE’S IMPACT
To date, SAFE has granted over $300,000 to countywide anti-human trafficking efforts
Flexible grants to help local organizations provide for the basic needs of trafficking victims and survivors, including food, shelter & hygiene.
Prevention education to empower students, and training for teachers and school faculty to better identify victims and provide support.
Administrative support to facilitate communication among agencies, manage data, and handle funding, grants, and resources, to improve outcomes for survivors and victims.
Dedicated, professional case worker support, to enable trust, continuity, and safety for youth who have been sexually exploited.
Awareness & prevention through the Transcend documentary, that better equips viewers to stop human trafficking before it starts.
Community outreach to meet victims where they are, provide encouragement, and offer introductions to resources (medical, education, housing, counseling, & faith).
GIVING TO SAFE
Each donation is tax-deductible and directly supports projects and organizations in Santa Barbara County working to reduce trafficking and exploitation. When you invest in SAFE SB County, you will receive regular updates on how funding is being used and where progress is being made! Your support of SAFE SB County is an investment in the movement to prevent trafficking and exploitation across our county, to protect survivors and provide wraparound care and services, and so much more.
A team of subject experts and key partners evaluate and choose grantees and projects that align with the Strategic Plan goals through a deliberative, careful process.
For more ways to give, please see our Make a Gift page.
