Reclaiming Hope cares for survivors of sex trafficking at the point of recovery, during restoration and reintegration by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Christ-centered, relationally based, debt free.
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31, NIV)
Journeying with survivors of sex trafficking to discover hope.
Restore Innocence was founded as a faith-based 501c3 in 2010 by Jason and Michelle Korth out of a desire to see young women in the United States provided with holistic aftercare in the wake of human trafficking. From the outset, we formed invaluable and trusted relationships with law enforcement and gleaned from their experiences, which helped us to define the most pressing needs for survivors.
We found that even though awareness around this crime was slowly growing, and increased numbers of young people were being recovered each year, the bridge back to emotional, physical and relational wholeness was extremely difficult to locate and to cross.
From that point until today, we have dedicated ourselves to understanding and entering into the recovery journey with Survivors – whether they were trafficked by pimps, family members or cult groups.
Many Survivors have told us that they have trouble believing that their innocence can ever be restored. Or they have said that the word “innocence” reminds them of a hard childhood. They encouraged us to find a different name, one which would build more bridges with Survivors. A name that would help them to hope and to dream again: Reclaiming Hope.
September, 2021, Restore Innocence began doing business as Reclaiming Hope.
We care for toddlers, children, youth and adults nationally with our Hope Bags and crisis care resources, as well as contribute to the restoration and reintegration of CO survivors through our Mentor Program.
We have journeyed with over 100 young women in transformational relationships, and have provided over 5,400 Hope Bags for Victims across 49 states, plus Washington DC, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, and over 1,300 Christmas stockings locally.
We are humbled to serve the Lord and these courageous overcomers, and our desire is to honor Him always!