Empowering Survivors to Lead, Speak, and Thrive

At Love Never Fails, survivors are not just recipients of care, they are business owners, strategists, leaders, and voices of hope.

“Vanessa walked us through a full SWOT analysis, and supported us in building a 3-year plan rooted in joy, connection, and impact. We talked about our goals, but we also discussed our values and what it really takes to fill the gaps for women who’ve experienced the darkness of human trafficking.”

— Ashley Maddox, Founder of Diamond Collective

Survivor Empowerment Programs

  • Survivor Leadership

    Through our Speaker Bureau and advocacy training, survivors are given platforms to share their stories and raise awareness in their communities. We believe survivors are the most powerful advocates for ending human trafficking, and we honor their voices as agents of transformation. As part of our ethical storytelling model, survivors are compensated for their time, expertise, and emotional labor.

  • Legal and Policy Voice

    Survivors should always have a seat at the table where decisions are made. Through initiatives like our AI Advocate Panel, survivors gain knowledge about their rights under California law and are invited to shape legislation by providing feedback on policies that impact them directly. Their lived experience informs smarter, more compassionate solutions.

  • Economic Empowerment

    We help survivors launch and promote their own businesses, develop strategic plans, and access professional coaching. Through programs like the ITBiz tech academy and our workforce development services, we open doors to high-demand careers while supporting entrepreneurship as a path to independence.

  • Safe Housing

    We offer safe, trauma-informed housing where survivors can recover and rebuild. Combined with mentorship, peer support, and case management, survivors have a foundation from which to grow.

Hear directly from some of the incredible survivors leading the way.

Terryal Bell, former Love Never Fails housing program member and current Love Never Fails Service & Administrative Manager and Survivor Speaker Bureau member.

Alicia Baker, former Love Never Fails housing program member and current Survivor Speaker Bureau member.