For many, the justice system feels steady and available whenever needed. There is an expectation that justice WILL be served. It may be a system that operates at a distance, but it’s bedrock. However, for many survivors, “The systems that were supposed to protect victims during trafficking — including the criminal justice and legal systems — failed. Survivors broke free from trafficking through what amounted to sheer force of will.” ( Polaris ) We’ve experienced this time and

There has been so much said in the public square about the Epstein Files, Jeffrey Epstein, and the scandal that has captured the attention of our nation and world over the last several years, and months in particular. The more I have thought about the work we do here at Red Oak Hope, the stranger it felt not to support our community by bringing this conversation back to the personal, the local, and most importantly, the deeply human aspects of these stories that have been lai

Hi friend, Last week, our social worker, Emily, sat beside a client in a doctor's office during the client's first appointment in years. This client experienced significant anxiety leading up to the appointment and nearly cancelled the day it was scheduled out of fear. However, having support from both case management and Restore allowed her nervous system to be regulated enough to both show up for the appointment and express her needs accurately to the doctor. What might see

Hi friend, January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but trafficking is not just a national issue. It is happening every day in our own community. For the last 15 years, January has been set aside to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public on how to identify and prevent this crime. While the exploitation of people for sex and labor has existed throughout human history, it has only been in recent decades that governments, organizations,

Dear Friend, As we end the year, we want to express our profound gratitude for the way you have stepped in to support the survivors we have served and the work that we do together to see safety, connection, and community for survivors of sexual exploitation in Central Texas. This year has been a year of transition, stabilization, and hope. AND it has taken grit, steadfastness, and courage from our staff and clients to navigate it. In 2025, because of YOUR faithful support, we

Friend, Not a week goes by without a survivor (or one of our community partners) reaching out for help, support, and care. Because of your generosity, Red Oak Hope is there to answer. When a survivor has nowhere else to turn, your support provides immediate and long term shelter, trauma-informed care, and the compassionate presence that reminds them: You are not alone. And the calls keep coming. In just the past few weeks, we’ve received dozens of requests and have responded

As we celebrate Thanksgiving today, we reflect with full hearts on the Friendsgiving meal we had earlier this week with clients old and new. Sharing a meal together, telling stories, and catching up on life with clients in different seasons of their healing journeys was a beautiful depiction of a community of belonging, shaped by resilience, courage, and genuine connection. We are also grateful for you and your partnership, which makes moments like this possible. Y our suppor

Hi Friend, Since opening the doors of our Transitional Housing Program in 2018, we have welcomed dozens of women into safe, supportive housing where, over the course of the two-year program, each resident receives individualized, holistic care from our dedicated team and community partners. As you’ve learned over the past few months through our previous newsletters, our on-site support system is anchored by our Case Manager , Restore Director , and Residential Support Coordin

Hi friend, Did you see our September newsletter on our approach to Case Management? If not, you can catch up HERE . As individuals seek to heal from trafficking and build their futures, our team works alongside them to set goals that will help them both imagine and achieve that future. As we all know, setting goals, changing course, and trying new things can be challenging, intimidating, and frustrating at times. This is where Restore comes in, in part! Restore is a one-on-on

Hi Friend! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at the 11th Annual A Night of Hope Gala on Sunday! ✨ It was truly an inspiring...