Support and Connection
If your heart is to help others, you can make a difference starting today. Together, we can nurture a caring community that surrounds those in need with understanding, encouragement, and lasting support.
If you’re ready to take a step toward healing and freedom, we’re here to walk beside you. Apply to our residential program and begin your journey of transformation. Connect with one of our trauma-informed intake coordinators for a compassionate consultation and guidance on the best next steps for you. You can also explore more about the care, support, and hope offered at Transformation Garden.
Our Mission
Here at the Transformation Garden, we offer a safe place to heal from the trauma of being sexually exploited. We are a Christ-centered residential program for adult female survivors of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. We understand that individuals harmed by the commercial sex industry are as diverse as the situations themselves. If you determine that we are not the best fit for you, visit the Institute for Shelter Care’s National Shelter Landscape Map.
Our Purpose
At the Transformation Garden, we are dedicated to providing a compassionate and secure environment for adult female survivors of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, facilitating their journey toward healing and empowerment. Our Christ-centered approach acknowledges the varied experiences of each individual, ensuring that all who come to us feel understood and supported as they reclaim their lives.
Our Goal
Our goal is to equip survivors with the necessary tools and resources to achieve lasting recovery and independence. We strive to foster personal growth through holistic support services, including counseling, education, and life skills training, so that each woman can thrive and build a hopeful future beyond her past experiences.
Our Story
Real Stories of
Transformation and Freedom
“If it wasn’t for God placing TG in my life, I would be lost, alone, and with no second chance at life. Death to life, that is what I would tell them. I now have family and friends and I am back on my feet. Lives change here because I personally see it everyday.”
"I was a hurt little girl worn out and tired from running. I didn’t know what to do. Transformation Garden scooped me up and walked me through this journey of healing - fighting beside me for my freedom.”
“One year into my healing, I began working with the after-school tutoring program and a children's choir. I have developed a passion and a love for this community and children.”
“I have learned who Jesus is and His love and forgiveness. The women God put here to disciple me, show me what love and family is supposed to be and how to live with integrity and honor.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is the exploitation of people through force, fraud, or coercion for purposes such as labor or sex. It robs individuals of their freedom, dignity, and safety, often targeting the most vulnerable.
Impact
The damage goes far beyond physical harm. Survivors often carry deep emotional, spiritual, and psychological wounds. Healing requires more than escape from trafficking, it calls for safe community, compassionate care, and restoration of hope. A faith-based recovery approach offers both practical support and spiritual renewal, helping survivors rebuild trust, rediscover their worth, and begin a new life of freedom.
Signs of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is real here in Mississippi — with hundreds of victims identified each year. Know the signs so you can help protect others:
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Fearful or controlled behavior — avoids eye contact, seems anxious, waits for someone else to answer.
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No ID or personal belongings — documents, money, or phones may be held by someone else.
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Rehearsed or inconsistent answers about where they live or work.
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Working extreme hours or found in locations not appropriate for their age (motels, bars, heavy labor sites).
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Signs of abuse or neglect — unexplained injuries, malnutrition, poor hygiene.
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Lives and works in the same place or movement is tightly controlled.
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Rarely allowed to attend church, socialize, or speak alone.
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A resident in our care can expect to receive a wide variety of services that differ in each phase of care.
In the EMERGENT phase of care, the services provided will be shelter, clothing, food and immediate medical care. She will be given the opportunity to decompress and she will not be required to engage in structured programming. She will be encouraged to join in activities and programming when she/staff believe her to be ready.
In the SAFETY phase of care, the services provided will be the addition of dental and vision assessments, legal support, spiritual and relational support, and assessment for stabilization services. She will be provided with an individualized plan of care for navigating sleep management and stress responses.
In the STABILIZATION phase of care, the services provided will be the addition of substance use recovery support and therapy. She will engage in group discussions and participate in therapy with horses. She will begin learning "self-soothing" techniques and begin psychoeducation courses that will educate her on the effects of abuse and trauma. She will begin the process of academic assessment and evaluation so that she can meet her education goals. She will begin exploring options for long-term restorative care needs.
In the RESTORATIVE phase of care, the services provided will be the addition of education advancement, mentorship and off-campus passes. She will have increased responsibilities and privileges around the home and in the community. In this final phase of care, additional services provided will be financial literacy learning and vocation support. She will be assisted in her academic journey. She will be free to navigate career choices and prepare to meet her goals. She will learn how to make healthy social connections outside the program.
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The principles that guide our model of care are centered around principles found in the Holy Bible. The driving force is a Christ-like love that is informed by complex trauma.
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We understand that the impact of sex-trafficking is 5-fold and our aim is to provide help, hope and healing to all 5 areas: physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual.
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We realize that there are many therapeutic approaches that have been successful and the type of programming that works for one survivor may not work for another.
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We have integrated our knowledge about relational trauma and sexual trauma into our policies, procedures and practices.
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We train and equip our staff and volunteers in trauma informed care so as not to re-traumatize the survivors in our program.
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We attempt to provide a sense of safety for every resident, understanding that this is a very individualized and subjective need.
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We strive to build and maintain trust with a consistent program.
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We encourage peer support and empowerment through celebration of resiliency, strength building and offering choice.
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We incorporate individualized programming within the context of Biblical trauma-informed relationships.
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We assist our residents by aiding in emotional regulation, encouraging new patterns of thinking and giving them new coping skills to handle the long-lasting effects of trauma.
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The program at Transformation Garden is designed specifically for females 18 years old or older that have suffered harm caused by sexual exploitation, sex trafficking or the commercial sex industry.
Simply visit our "program and services" page and choose the selection that best fits your needs.
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