Partners & Press

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Media coverage, podcast features, and press stories highlighting our mission to restore survivors of sex trafficking.

Media Coverage

Featured Stories & Appearances

From national outlets to local news, our work is gaining attention — and that means more awareness, more support, and more survivors reached.

National Press 2024

USA Today

Helping Captives Featured in USA Today Coverage

National coverage highlighting the organization's innovative continuum-of-care model and its impact on survivors of sex trafficking in the Pacific Northwest.

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Podcast 2024

The John Gordon Show

Fighting Trafficking from the Inside Out

An in-depth podcast conversation about the realities of sex trafficking in America, the survivor-led model at Helping Captives, and what it takes to truly restore a life.

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Local News 2024

Spokane Regional News

The Freedom Center: A New Beginning for Survivors

Local coverage of the Freedom Center facility acquisition and renovation plans, highlighting the community's support for the 8,500 sq ft survivor care center in Spokane Valley.

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Radio 2023

Regional Radio Network

Survivors Leading the Way: Inside Helping Captives

A radio feature exploring how Helping Captives employs survivors as staff members, creating a unique environment of trust and understanding for those entering care.

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Conference 2023

Anti-Trafficking Summit

Building a Continuum of Care That Actually Works

A keynote presentation sharing the Helping Captives model with anti-trafficking professionals from across the country, detailing the crisis-to-independence framework.

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Feature 2023

Community Magazine

10 Years of Hope: How One Organization Changed Spokane

A long-form profile celebrating a decade of survivor care in the Spokane region, featuring interviews with staff, partners, and community members who have witnessed the impact.

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Media Inquiries

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We welcome media inquiries from journalists, podcasters, and content creators who want to shine a light on the fight against sex trafficking. Let's talk.

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