The Starr Institute
committed to educate, engage and empower youth & the community about child sexual abuse & exploitation
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In Partnership With
engage
We meet youth where they are. We foster an environment that is fun, culturally relevant and age appropriate.
educate
1 in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys are sexually abused by an adult before their 18th birthday.
Common age a child enters sex trafficking, 14-16
Of 4.8M sex trafficking victims, 21% are children.
empower
While the onus should not be on a child to protect themselves from victimization, we must educate them. We envision a world where all youth receive the care, support and skills they need to thrive.
Past Events
3rd Annual ReDiscover YOUR Light Virtual 5K Run+Walk
ReDiscover HER Light 5K Run+Walk - 2019
ReDiscover HER Light 5K Run+Walk - 2018
Need Help Now?
If you are being exploited or suspect someone is, you can report the abuse to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Hotline: 1-888-373-7888