Mission

We take our freedom for granted. Yet slavery exists worldwide today in the form of human trafficking.

SAGE seeks to effect change on two levels: (1) in the lives of vulnerable and exploited individuals and (2) in the local, national and international community , by providing opportunities for healing and justice while challenging societal attitudes that foster ignorance and acceptance of commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

With partners from all over the US and around the world, SAGE works to end human trafficking, one step at a time, through education and advocacy. At home SAGE gives hope to children and adults who have been exploited by human traffickers. Comprehensive services — case management, mental health counseling, support groups, life skills training, vocational guidance, job preparation and mentoring help them escape, recover from their trauma and, ultimately, acquire the skills and strength they need to heal and start new lives.

“SAGE is and has been an important resource for girls and women involved in sexual and economic exploitation in San Francisco. They have experience, expertise and most importantly, credibility to reach those who are most in need of services, and most likely to be missed by the system. This type of work is challenging and painstakingly slow, but when a young woman has the tools and resources she needs to make great changes in her life- the payoff is invaluable. We appreciate our long standing partnership with SAGE and look forward to continuing our collaboration”
Gena Castro Rodriguez, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Youth Justice Institute