PROMISE in Chicago
In 2004, The Salvation Army developed the PROMISE model (Partnership to Rescue our Minors from Sexual Exploitation) to combat the sexual trafficking of our children. In January of 2005, the PROMISE model was launched in Chicago. The model includes the formation of a task force which engages in initiating the four main provisions of PROMISE. The provisions are: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention, and Service Delivery. To insure a holistic approach, specific strategies for implementing these provisions are developed by PROMISE members who represent the social service, education, legal, judicial, healthcare, and law enforcement sectors of our community.
New Research
Two new research studies on the harms of the Chicago sex trade are available. See Resources to read the findings on interviews with male customers and young women in the sex trade who experience violence and coercion.
Assistance for Victims
Predator Accountability Act
This legislation allows persons who have been or are subjected
to the sex trade in Illinois to seek civil damages and remedies from
individuals and/or entities that profited from or maintained them in
the sex trade. More (28KB pdf) »
Chicago
Coalition for the Homeless
The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Act
The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program can provide up
to $27,000 worth of assistance for financial losses incurred due to violent
crime. More (148KB pdf) »
Illinois Attorney General - Helping Crime Victims
Legal Representation for Survivors
The Justice Project Against Sexual Harm (JusticePASH) provides low-income survivors of sexual assault and exploitation with low or no cost civil legal representation, policy and media advocacy. Learn more.
New announcements
- Professional art director & graphic designer supports PROMISE
Carolyn Flynn, professional art director and graphic designer graciously supports PROMISE by designing resource guides and other material to help victims of commercial sexual exploitation. We are honored to have her as a partner of PROMISE.
If you are in need of creative and innovative art direction or graphic design, we encourage you to utilize her services. Carolyn Flynn is available for freelance both Onsite & Offsite. View samples of her work. - PROMISE welcomes UIC Students
Students from the University of Illinois at Chicago have chosen PROMISE for their 'Research Methods for Art and Design' class project. The students will conduct research on PROMISE and develop design recommendations for the CSEC [Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children] prevention curriculum resource guide being used in our Chicago high schools. - The Salvation Army is hosting an international conference to launch Stop the Traffik’s START FREEDOM project. Learn more »
- Buy the DVD Holly.
As part of our fight against human trafficking The Salvation Army is proud to support Holly, an award winning,captivating film, now available on DVD. View the flyer (369KB pdf).
- Malia Designs supports PROMISE
Malia Designs, a Chicago company with a mission to combat human trafficking, has generously agreed to donate 15% of any purchase to The Salvation Army PROMISE program. Malia Designs sells products such as bags, wallets and accessories made by non-profit organizations that employ disadvantaged people in developing countries as well as small family producers. To check out their beautiful products visit http://www.maliadesigns.com.Please be sure to type “PROMISE” in the coupon code box when making your purchase. - Previous announcements
Updated 9/19/09.