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Help for Parents

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If your child is a victim of sex trafficking and needs immediate help please dial (888) 373-7888 and the National Human Trafficking Resource Center will find you local assistance. Your child may also text "HELP" or "INFO” to the number 233733 for discreet help.

If your child is in need of longer-term care, The Refuge Ranch, developed by The Refuge for DMST™, is a residential, therapeutic community for girls, ages 14 through 19, who have been recovered from sex traffickers. The following guidelines are in place to help identify the girls who could benefit the most from our services. Please carefully review these guidelines before submitting a referral.

INTAKE FACTORS TO CONSIDER

  • Must be a female survivor of sex trafficking

  • Must be a US citizen

  • Must be between the ages of 14-17 to begin program

  • Must not be a threat to herself or others

  • Must have a readiness for change and healing

  • Must have been through medical detox, if applicable

BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF OUR CARE

  • Must not be pregnant

  • Must not be actively homicidal or suicidal

  • Must not have court obligations out of state that require travel

  • Must not be on a medically assisted treatment program that needs methadone, suboxone, or any narcotics

  • Must not have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition

  • Must not be a sex offender


PLEASE NOTE: We are not an emergency placement facility or a short-term shelter. If you need emergency placement please contact Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Centro Seguro, a 24-hour drop-in center for youth up to 24 years old.

RMYA Centro Seguro Drop-In Center:

  • 24-hour hotline: 210-340-8090

  • Text for Help: Text the word “SAFE” to 44357 (4HELP)

  • For more information on RMYA programs, click here.


Submit a referral

Please complete the Intake Referral Form below in its entirety to assist us in providing a quick response. Upon completion, submit the form to referrals@therefugedmst.org. The Refuge for DMST will respond to your request within 48 hours of receipt. Overnight and weekend submissions may take longer. If you have an immediate question or concern, or would like assistance in completing this form, please contact our Referral Line at 512-806-0560.

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  3. Submit as an attachment to referrals@therefugedmst.org.


INTAKE PROCESS

  1. Complete Intake Referral Form above and submit to referrals@therefugedmst.org

  2. Phone interview with agency or guardian referring youth

  3. Background check of youth

  4. In-person or Skype interview with youth

  5. When assessment is completed, travel arrangements to facility will be finalized

  6. Youth transported to facility

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