Who We Are
The Anchor Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, from teens and young adults to moms and families.
Our mission is simple: Anchoring Stability for Survivors of Trafficking and Abuse.
We believe every survivor deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to rebuild with confidence.
Our Story
The Anchor Project began in New Jersey to help moms and families find safety after abuse. Over time, our work has grown across New Jersey, New York, Washington, and North Carolina, and our focus has become clear: survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.
Our new look for 2027 reflects that focus. Same mission. Same people. Same heart.
Meet Your Advocates
We are all survivors. We were once victims too.
Our team is made up of trained advocates, many of whom are survivors themselves. We understand how hard it can be to take that first brave step toward healing. When we say "you are not alone, and we understand," we mean it.
What We Believe
You are not to blame. Ever.
You make your own choices. We support them.
Your privacy matters. We protect it carefully.
Healing includes joy. Not just getting through, but living again.
Our approach. We work in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered way. Your safety comes first. You decide what to share, and you set the pace. Our support is voluntary, and you can step back anytime.
We serve all survivors, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or immigration status.
How to Help Someone You Care About
This is for friends, family, teachers, coaches, and coworkers. You don't need to fix everything. Being someone they can trust matters more than you know.
Do
- Listen without judgment, and believe them.
- Let them make their own choices. They know their situation best.
- Help them make a safety plan, and keep their information private.
- Offer to go with them to appointments or court.
- Connect them with trained advocates and hotlines.
Avoid
- Confronting the abuser. It can put the survivor in more danger.
- Blaming them or pushing them to leave before they're ready.
- Posting about them or where they are on social media.
Safety comes first. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Source: National Domestic Violence Hotline, thehotline.org
What You Can Say
- "I believe you."
- "This isn't your fault."
- "You don't deserve this."
- "I'm here, whatever you decide."
For Parents and Teachers of Young People
- Watch for changes: new secrets, a new older "friend," gifts or money from nowhere, a sudden phone obsession, or pulling away from friends.
- Keep the door open. Ask calm questions and listen more than you talk.
- If a teen is being threatened over photos, stay calm and don't blame them. Help them report it. The reporting lines are on our Need Help page.
Take Care of Yourself, Too
Supporting someone is hard. It's okay to reach out to a hotline for yourself.
Looking Ahead to 2027
Our new look reflects where we're headed: a focused mission, a growing reach across more states, and new partnerships with agencies that share our heart. We're expanding, and we welcome partnerships with agencies in other states.
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