Relentless Pursuit Outreach & Recovery Corporation

Boots on the ground- RPOR operates a drop in center for women who are currently being trafficked. We provide a safe space for women, and those who identify as women, to receive basic needs; clean clothes, shower, food and a place to simply ret.

Opportunity for Change- RPOR helps victims with exit strategies; obtain birth certificates, ids, social security cards, housing vouchers and food stamps. Treatment referral with trauma informed therapists; substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment. Pro-social activities to experience positive relationships.

Training – RPOR has teamed up with The Stop Trafficking Project who provides human trafficking training to school-age children, teenagers, community leaders, law enforcement, and first responders. Through a strategic partnership with Guardian Group, the Organization helps provide human trafficking training to hotels employees and other individuals operating in the hospitality industry.

Teamwork – RPOR participates in and organizes human trafficking awareness and prevention through monthly CORE meetings. We have a partnership with local programs who provide long term transitional services for women who are experiencing homelessness. As well as programs which provide victim advocacy and trauma informed therapy.

Treatment – RPOR aims to be the first 90 treatment program for women who are recovering from years of trauma they experienced while being trafficked.

Target Markets:
RPOR’s major target market is the Kansas City metropolitan area. the drop in center averages 35 visits during our hours of operation by women who are being trafficked.
The Crisis center will provide up to 20 beds for women needing to escape from the abuses of trafficking.

Strategy:
RPOR will build a trusting relationship with women who visit the drop in center and provide them with essentials.
Victims will then be provided an opportunity to participate in our trauma informed treatment program. RPOR will also obtain referrals from law enforcement, Fire/EMS service providers, hospitals and from ongoing street-level rescue efforts.

Objectives:
• Establish a secure location for Drop In Center and Crisis Center
• Establish an effective holistic restoration program for survivors that will increase their ability to be successful.
• Establish a strong network of partnerships with the local communities, law enforcement, social service providers, Church’s, school systems, local businesses, and corporate entities.
• Launch a series of fundraising events that will successfully fund the expanding program.

The Organization has assembled an experienced management team and strong relationships with our partners.

Relentless Pursuit is non-profit comprised of law enforcement, life experience, legal professionals, business owners, Church leaders and a survivor expert.

Strengths
o Diverse, highly motivated leadership
o Strong relationships with law enforcement, FIRE/EMS, and community leaders
o Extensive experience in fundraising, providing social services, and non-profit operations

In addition to grants, Relentless Pursuit will build funding support from churches, businesses, and private donors in the community.

RPOR will become a critical mission support system for eliminating sex traffickers and recovering victims. RPOR impacts how many other local services will be called in to respond to sex trafficking in the community due to the increase in awareness of the issue and the training that has been provided to identify the problem.

Established strategic partnerships with Guardian Group, The Stop Trafficking Project, and EPIK Project
Coordinated the first Heartland Exploitation And Recovery Taskforce (HEART) Meeting in September 2019
Assisting five counties in getting their Task Forces up and running
Attended the Missouri Juvenile Justice Association 3-day conference
Attended the ‘Safe at Home’ event and completed victim referral
Compiled the most extensive Resource List for the KC Metro area specific to sex trafficking
Compiled a Location of Interest document with Extended Stays, Strip Clubs, Truck Stops, and other areas with potential for trafficking activity
Participated in an EPIK Project patrol and working on building another team in our area
Attend National Strategy Convening on Illicit Massage Industry in Washington, D.C.
Compiled information on Illicit Massage Businesses (IMBs) in the area
Hosted Missouri Attorney General’s Office Human Trafficking Presentation at KCPD
Worked with Fire Department on reporting policy, protocols, and training
Brought Hotel Industry training to the area via Guardian Group
Conducted training for hundreds of law enforcement personnel on sex trafficking awareness