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F O R G O T T E N
F R E E D O M
Kaylie Housewright
Founder of Injustice Response Training
Hear me when I say that the rescue and restoration
of children is VITAL… as well as, the
rescue and restoration of those over 15, especially
boys, but it is unfortunately more
sparse. Within the city we work in, and within
this field, the boys are the minority.
After thorough research, we found that we
are one of the only organizations in the area
that has a program for men. When we pondered
on why, it was because the need for
women and children is so vast. When we
inquired about working with those over 15,
partnering organizations agreed that it was
more difficult to obtain funds and resources.
Why? Because it’s not the “sexy” thing to do.
Because honestly, more people want to give
to programs that are caring for children. Because
in the law, and many people’s eyes...at
one age it’s rape, and then a passing birthday
can make it a choice, or “not as bad”
because of their age. Because a 4-year-old
being raped is more appealing within storytelling
than a 40-year-old. These are frustrating,
yet real findings that I myself have fallen
into when first starting this work. But what
people forget, and what I was just reminded
of, is that 40-year-old was that 4-year-old….
They were just never rescued.
We want rescue and restoration for all those
enslaved, no matter age or gender. We want
your skills and heartbeat to create a rhythm
of freedom for all those within this nefarious
crime. We want to provide the most excellent
and integral relationships, and aftercare for
the 2-year-old and the 60-year-old.
We vow to never forget, or stop fighting for
the ones that were never
rescued.