Freedom.
Empowerment.
Community.
Freedom.
Empowerment.
Community.
Support
lifelong mentorship Through
Our Hānai Connections Program
Education
Equipping professionals & Community Members Using Evidence-Informed Training
Healing
Trauma Assessments &
community-based Therapeutic services
Support
lifelong mentorship Through
Our Hānai Connections Program
Housing
Equipping professionals & Community Members Using Evidence-Informed Training
Healing
Trauma Assessments &
community-based Therapeutic services
What Makes Establish Different
WHO WE ARE
Drawing from 25+ years of frontline and system-wide expertise, Establish seeks to educate and equip those standing with trafficking survivors to be effective lifelines of stability.
WHAT WE DO:
Our mission is to deliver long-term support, helping survivors build sustainable futures.
Our purpose is to work alongside existing services, bridging gaps with trusted, community-based connections.
We exist so survivors don’t have to journey alone.
WHO WE ARE
Drawing from 25+ years of frontline and system-wide expertise, Establish seeks to educate and equip those standing with trafficking survivors to be effective lifelines of stability.
WHAT WE DO:
Our mission is to deliver long-term support, helping survivors build sustainable futures.
Our purpose is to work alongside existing services, bridging gaps with trusted, community-based connections.
We exist so survivors don’t have to journey alone.
Support
lifelong mentorship Through
Our Hānai Connections Program
Education
Equipping professionals & Community Members Using Evidence-Informed Training
Healing
Trauma Assessments &
community-based Therapeutic services
Support
lifelong mentorship Through
Our Hānai Connections Program
Housing
Equipping professionals & Community Members Using Evidence-Informed Training
Healing
Trauma Assessments &
community-based Therapeutic services
Our Mission In Action
At Establish, we believe every survivor deserves healing, safety, and hope for the future. With support from federal, state, and local partners, our programs equip everyday people to make a lasting difference. Together, we are building a network of trauma-informed mentors and homes centered on the needs of survivors across Hawai‘i.
THE PROBLEM:
Human Trafficking is an ongoing and pervasive crisis in Hawai’i.
1 in 11 adult males on Oʻahu were estimated to be sex buyers.
In 2021, 60% of clients recorded in Hawaiʻi’s Trafficking Victims Assistance Program database were confirmed trafficked.
More than half of those were children.
(Roe-Sepowitz & Jabola-Carolus, 2020 & Amina et al., 2022)
THE ESTABLISH SOLUTION:
Support: Connecting survivors with Establish-trained Supporters (lifelong mentors) who provide stability through trusted relationships.
Education: Evidence-informed trainings for field professionals, caregivers, and aspiring Supporters.
Healing: Identifying survivors and addressing their unique needs through tailored therapeutic interventions.
WHO WE SERVE:
Survivors of trauma experiencing human trafficking and exploitation.
Girls involved in the judiciary system, or those who identify as girls, along with their parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Our Mission In Action
At Establish, we believe every survivor deserves healing, safety, and hope for the future. With support from federal, state, and local partners, our programs equip everyday people to make a lasting difference. Together, we are building a network of trauma-informed mentors and homes centered on the needs of survivors across Hawai‘i.
THE PROBLEM:
Human Trafficking is an ongoing and pervasive crisis in Hawai’i.
1 in 11 adult males on Oʻahu were estimated to be sex buyers.
In 2021, 60% of clients recorded in Hawaiʻi’s Trafficking Victims Assistance Program database were confirmed trafficked.
More than half of those were children.
(Roe-Sepowitz & Jabola-Carolus, 2020 & Amina et al., 2022)
THE ESTABLISH SOLUTION:
Support: Connecting survivors with Establish-trained Supporters (lifelong mentors) who provide stability through trusted relationships.
Education: Evidence-informed trainings for field professionals, caregivers, and aspiring Supporters.
Healing: Identifying survivors and addressing their unique needs through tailored therapeutic interventions.
WHO WE SERVE:
Survivors of trauma experiencing human trafficking and exploitation.
Girls involved in the judiciary system, or those who identify as girls, along with their parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Take Part in Our Initiatives
Everyday People. Extraordinary Impact.
Free Trainings
Our free trainings are designed for everyday individuals and program professionals who are engaging or willing to engage in supporting survivors. They provide practical tools to support survivors in daily interactions, build compassionate support networks, and empower parents and caregiver to create safe and supportive environments. Explore which training is right for you!
Hānai Connections
This program moves from training to action, pairing trained community members (Supporters) one-on-one with survivors to provide steady, safe relationships. Participants who have completed our Walking Alongside Training can become lifelong mentors, offering guidance and a reliable presence in a survivors' daily life.
Trauma Assessments
In partnership with Ola Hou Clinic, we provide validated, trauma-informed assessments to identify trafficking victimization and guide care planning. Conducted by trained clinicians and supervised by a licensed psychologist, this service is available at no cost thanks to support from a local community grant. Assessments can be requested by service providers or self-referring adults.
Take Part In Our Initiatives
Everyday People. Extraordinary Impact.
Every survivor deserves safety, healing, and hope. But many lack consistent housing, mentorship, and trauma-informed care. Our courses equip you to fill those critical gaps, so survivors have the community they need to thrive.
You’ll learn how to:
Free Trainings
Our free trainings are designed for everyday individuals and program professionals who are engaging or willing to engage in supporting survivors. They provide practical tools to support survivors in daily interactions, build compassionate support networks, and empower parents and caregiver to create safe and supportive environments. Explore which training is right for you!
Hānai Connections
This program moves from training to action, pairing trained community members (Supporters) one-on-one with survivors to provide steady, safe relationships. Participants who have completed our Walking Alongside Training can become lifelong mentors, offering guidance and a reliable presence in a survivors' daily life.
Trauma Assessments
In partnership with Ola Hou Clinic, we provide validated, trauma-informed assessments to identify trafficking victimization and guide care planning. Conducted by trained clinicians and supervised by a licensed psychologist, this service is available at no cost thanks to support from a local community grant. Assessments can be requested by service providers or self-referring adults.
More Ways to Get Involved
Not ready for training? You can still make a difference:
Volunteer: Share time and skills to strengthen
our programs behind the scenes.
Partner: Individuals, agencies, churches, and
organizations can join the movement.
Your gift changes lives.
Every dollar helps survivors find safety, healing, and hope.
Together, we can build a future where no one is left behind.
Not ready for training? You can still make a difference:
Volunteer: Share time and skills to strengthen our programs behind the scenes.
Partner: Individuals, agencies, churches, and organizations can join the movement.
Your gift changes lives.
Every dollar helps survivors find safety, healing, and hope. Together, we can build a future where no
one is left behind.