Working Against Violence, Inc.

Provider Type

Direct Services Agency

Service Provider Type

Anti-Trafficking; Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse/Assault; Crime Victims

Populations Served

Adult; Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident; Female; Foreign National; Male; Minor (Under 18); Sex Trafficking; Transgender Female-to-Male; Transgender Male-to-Female; Labor Trafficking

Populations Served Notes

Even if they don't self-identify as a trafficking victim if there has been any force, fraud, coercion, survival sex, or coercive control disclosed that would make them eligible for services

Visas Served

A-3 Visa Holders; A-3 Visa Holders; J-1 Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders - Forestry; G-5 Visa Holders; H-2A Visa Holders

Geographic Service Area

Shelter in Rapid City Pennington County, Additional office in Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota County, those anywhere outside of this area can receive out of shelter phone services or come to shelter

Public Phone

Main: (605) 341-3292 x
Hotline: (605) 341-4808 x
Additional 1: (888) 716-9284 x

Hotline Details

Shelter number, emotional support, community resource referral, service coordination

Primary Email

wavi@wavi.org

Secondary Email

wavishelter@wavi.org

Website

Languages

English

Funding

OVC Human Trafficking Victim Services; VAWA funding; VOCA funding; Other federal funding; Other state funding; Other private funding; HHS Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP)

Mission Statement

To create a community free of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking through advocacy, education, and support services.

National Human Trafficking Referral Directory

This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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Important Notice

Compass Connections is honored to assume operations of the National Human Trafficking Hotline. We are working closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Polaris to ensure a smooth and coordinated transition. To ensure there are no lapses in services, the handoff of the Hotline communication channels including SMS, chat, and the toll-free number is being conducted in a phased approach over the next month, with full operational transition anticipated in December.

During this transition period, our joint focus with HHS and Polaris remains on maintaining survivor safety, confidentiality, and continuous access to critical services. We appreciate the patience and support of the Hotline partners and stakeholders throughout this process. Once the transition is complete, Compass Connections will begin engaging with partners and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and continue our shared commitment to supporting survivors and combating human trafficking.