“Because of My Life My Choice, I have experienced unconditional love, respect, healing, community, and so much more. I have learned that this is what I deserve. It is what we all deserve.”
– My Life My Choice Mentee, age 17
The young people served by My Life My Choice have experienced an egregious form of child abuse. But this not does not define who they are or what they will become. At My Life My Choice, our survivor-centered programming works to ensure they also experience hope, safety, joy, and belonging.
Over the last 22 years, My Life My Choice has served over 1,000 youth who have survived commercial sexual exploitation. Our prevention programming has equipped thousands more to protect themselves from the violence and degradation of exploitation. Through our unique continuum of survivor-led services, we are changing the trajectory of their lives.
WHAT YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS
Mentees who engaged with My Life My Choice for at least one year were 1.4 times more likely to have adequate social support and 3 times less likely to report having been commercially sexually exploited.
Youth who participated in our Prevention Curriculum were 2 times less likely to report dating abuse victimization and experiences of commercial sexual exploitation decreased by 50%.
There’s no question about it: these successes would not be possible without your support. With our community by our side, we have been able to make real, lasting change in the systems surrounding marginalized youth, bringing them one step closer to getting the love, respect, healing, and community they deserve. And: there is still so much work to be done. Please consider making a donation today to support our programs and the young people we care about so much.