“A Way Out is without a doubt the best resource I have in the state for young women being trafficked.”
Our heart is to restore lives and to glorify God by recognizing the innate value and dignity of every person. Sexual exploitation and trafficking has devastating effects on everyone involved, and is a hidden but very present issue in the city of Memphis. A Way Out Ministries exists to disrupt this vicious cycle by advocating for protections and legal justice for those trapped in the sex industry, helping victims’ lives to be rescued and restored, and raising awareness for how sexually explicit content is harmful to both the subject and the viewer.
While prostitution tends to take place in hidden places, its negative impacts can be felt across our culture and in our communities. We believe that seeing every person as made in the image of God requires that they be treated with dignity, respect, and value. We work to restore lives destroyed by sexual exploitation and seek to prevent future abuse by being proactive in advocacy and raising awareness.
While most people are unaware of how prevalent sexual exploitation is, the dangers of it are present and real :
244k
YOUTH EXPLOITED
244,000 - 325,000 American youth are considered at risk for sexual exploitation
1/3
TEENS APPROACHED ON STREETS
1 out of 3 teens on the street will be lured toward sex trafficking within only 48 hours of running away from home
199k
CHILDREN AT RISK
An estimated 199,000 incidents of sexual exploitation of minors occur yearly in US
A Way Out Program
The A Way Out Ministries has a one year, with an optional second year, residential program designed to restore women who have been exploited in the commercial sex industry.
“I really wanted to live my life for the Lord and hoped that maybe one day someone would write a different story about me.”
Theresa’s Story / Read Her Story
“..they will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord that He may be glorified.”
ISAIAH 61:1-4
How to Help
We could not do this life-restoring work without support from our volunteers, donors, and community partners. Whether you have time, talent, or treasure to share, there are many ways to be involved that help support and encourage the women we serve.
make a donation
Our work is funded through the generous contributions of individuals, companies, churches, and foundations. Financial donations are accepted via mail, our secure online portal, or non-cash donations of stocks, mutual funds, real estate and more.
volunteer opportunities
Individuals can be involved in supporting and encouraging our clients as they walk down the path of healing in many ways - such as mentoring, teaching, or even making a meal.