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The EXploitation Intervention & Transition (EXIT) Program
The EXIT Program at RESET provides a proven and trauma-informed three-phase continuum of services. RESET programming enables girls 16+, women, and their children, to stabilize, heal, reconnect, and not only exit sexual exploitation and sex trafficking but to also positively and completely rebuild their lives.
PHASE ONE: I-EXIT
Safety & Stabilization
All EXIT Program Participants begin their journey at our rapid-exit safe house, i-EXIT.
i-EXIT is a rapid-exit program providing an immediate safe space for exit from sexual exploitation and trafficking. Women spend up to 30 days in the 24/7 staff supported secure residence before moving to Phase Two of the EXIT Program. Participants have their own room in the home with shared living spaces and are supported in preparing for the next stage of recovery.
Onsite Detox & Stabilization
Onsite detox and stabilization are provided at i-EXIT.
We will assess your detox needs during the intake process to learn what supports you may need. Most Participants detox onsite at our safe house; however, if you require additional detox support, we coordinate with community agencies to ensure you can transition from a detox or health care facility into the EXIT Program.
Daily Onsite Programming
The i-EXIT program focuses on stabilization and building a foundation for recovery. This includes addiction and relapse prevention, daily activities to build life skills such as meal preparation, budgeting, and self-care.
Immediate Needs
Upon entering i-EXIT, immediate needs are assessed and Participants are connected to the appropriate resources. I-EXIT staff work with Participants to ensure that the support they receive meets their individual needs and enables them to reach their goals.
- Food and shelter
- Medical needs
- Detox or addiction treatment
- Mental health needs
- Child/foster care support
- Identification
- Income support
- Medication transfers
PHASE TWO: EXIT
Healing & Capacity Building
12+ months of comprehensive, individualized, wraparound life skills and trauma recovery programming.
Phase Two of the EXIT Program is a residential program with full-time (5-day week/7-hour day) 12+ months of trauma recovery and life-skills development programming. Participation in programming is a mandatory element of the EXIT Program. The curriculum has been designed specifically for women exiting sexual exploitation and trafficking to address Participants needs and enable long-term exit from trafficking.
Participants live in our second stage homes where they have their own secure room and shared living spaces.
Life-Skills Classroom
The Life-Skills Classroom curriculum is designed to address the specific needs of women exiting trafficking. Participants attend the Life-Skills Classroom Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
RESET uses a trauma-informed approach in our programming which has developed through listening to the needs of Participants and what works best in meeting those needs, including the impact of trauma.
The current Life-Skills Classroom curriculum includes:
- EQ – Emotional Intelligence
- Self-Esteem
- Choices
- Anger Management
- Expressions
- Healing Relationships with Money
- Abuse and Trauma Recovery
- Inner Child
Addiction Recovery
The EXIT Program is an abstinence-based program and Participants are supported in their journey from detox to achieving long-term recovery.
Phase Two of the EXIT Program includes Addiction and Relapse Prevention programming including psychoeducational classes, group therapy, and 1:1 support.
We understand that addiction can be both a precursor and the result of experiencing sexual exploitation and trafficking and the trauma associated with it. We also know that a Participants journey is not linear, and provide individualized support.
Phase Two Homes
Participants move into one of our 4 Phase Two homes where they live for 12+ months. Participants have their own secure room and shared living spaces.
- Participants have a nightly curfew while in the EXIT Program but leave the home to attend programming, meetings, appointments, groceries etc. during the day
- 24/7 crisis support is provided
- All our homes are sober living environments to support the safety and recovery of all Participants
- RESET’s homes are for women in the EXIT Program and their children only
Case Management
Throughout the EXIT Program, Participants receive intensive case management and work 1:1 with their Key Worker to address specific, individualized, identified needs and goals.
Key Workers provide support in addressing concerns such as mental health, addictions, and trauma, accessing appropriate supports, and safety planning.
Mental Health
We provide support for Participants with complex mental health concerns through 1:1 counselling, access to mental health professionals and referrals as needed, support in developing positive behaviors that support mental health, and 24/7 crisis support.
Women With Children
RESET is the only organization that allows women to bring their children with them into the program from point of intake.
Women who are pregnant or have children live in our homes with their children and are provided support in developing parenting skills and increasing family wellness.
Participants work with their Key Worker to identify parenting goals, such as increasing access to children or support through pregnancy.
PHASE THREE: COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Independence & Empowerment
Individualized, long-term support in the community and 24/7 crisis support.
Phase Three, Community Supports, focuses on preparing for graduation and long-term support in the community post-graduation from the EXIT Program. We provide long-term, non-time limited support for Participants which can be accessed at any time and as needed post-graduation.
Participants continue to work towards their goals and receive individually tailored support in advancing education, employment skill development, accessing housing in the community, and ongoing crisis support.
Community Support
Participants work 1:1 with their Keyworker to build a network of supports in the community.
Participants may receive ongoing support post-graduation directly through RESET and through referrals to community-based resources to ensure their long-term success.
Participants receive support in addressing or accessing resources for:
- Physical Health
- Mental Health and Addiction support
- Financial and Money Management supports
- Legal/court support
- Childcare and parenting
- Housing
Housing
Participants are supported in accessing long-term, affordable housing in the community.
Whether it is applying for supportive housing or independent living, Participants work with their Key Worker to access housing and identify supportive environments which will enable their continued recovery.
Participants can access this support as they plan for graduation and at any point post-graduation.
Crisis Support
Current and former EXIT Program Participants can access the crisis line for support during a crisis.
Educational Scholarships
Participants in the Community Supports phase of the EXIT Program, who wish to further their education, can access RESET’s Scholarship Fund.
Employment Skills
Participants work 1:1 with their Key Worker to set goals for employment and access resources to increase employment skills.
- Identifying career paths
- Work experience opportunities
- Resumes
- Cover Letters
- Empowered Employment to prepare for employment
- Support in advancing education and applying for educational programs
- Accessing community-based employment supports
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