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50K
Are average youth who ran away from home in Dallas, and are homeless. Average is 13.
20%
Are trafficked through Texas; usually along the I-10 Corridor.
400
Every night, there are 400 teenage girls being trafficked on the streets of Dallas.
12K
Pimp can average an income of $12,025 per week, per girl, which means a profit of $1,875,900 per year if he pimps three women.
Straight Truth....
The illicit sex trade generates over $99 million annually in Dallas, contributing to a $10 billion trafficking industry nationwide. More than half of all trafficking victims are youth who have run away or been displaced from home. In Dallas alone, an estimated 3,400 young people experience homelessness, placing them at high risk for exploitation. Despite this, 77% of law enforcement across local, state, and national levels report believing human trafficking is “rare” or “non-existent” in their jurisdictions—revealing a dangerous gap in awareness, training, and response.
Why STRAP Response “Flight Bags” Are Essential
When a youth is removed from a dangerous environment—whether due to trafficking, homelessness, or crisis—they often leave with nothing but the clothes on their back. STRAP Response “Flight Bags” provide immediate dignity, safety, and stabilization in the crucial first 24–48 hours. Each kit contains essential hygiene items, clothing, trauma-informed comfort materials, and resources that help a youth feel seen, safe, and supported during transition. These bags fill a critical gap often overlooked by systems: the human need for security and dignity in moments of emergency.
HOW COMMUNITY CAN HELP
Community involvement is one of the strongest protective factors for vulnerable youth. Schools, local businesses, faith organizations, and everyday residents play a critical role in recognizing risks early and creating safe support networks. When communities are equipped with training, awareness tools, and clear response pathways, youth are far less likely to fall through the cracks. This is why STRAP is establishing local Chapters—empowered community teams that extend prevention, advocacy, and rapid response into every neighborhood.
STRAP Juvenile Stabilization Pathway (JSP)
The STRAP Juvenile Stabilization Pathway (JSP) is a structured 90–120-day court-approved intervention model designed to stabilize vulnerable youth, reduce recidivism, and provide judges with a reliable alternative to detention. This evidence-aligned program combines assessment, mentorship, skill-building, trauma-informed support, and family engagement to help youth meet behavioral expectations and comply with court directives. JSP offers consistent progress reports, measurable outcomes, and a clear pathway toward restored safety, improved decision-making, and long-term stability—making it an official, clinical, scalable, and grant-ready solution for juvenile courts seeking meaningful reform.
