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Arkansas nonprofits describe safe houses, long-term advocacy and gaps in services
Summary
PATH and Into the Light told senators and representatives that local survivor services include a safe house, 24/7 advocates, school prevention programs and a car-savings stipend; presenters urged legislative help to expand school outreach and fund more safe‑house capacity.
Representatives and senators heard from two Arkansas nonprofits about survivor services, outreach and resource gaps. Grace Fundaro, community education director at Partners Against Trafficking Humans (PATH), described PATH’s three-part model—client care, community education and development—saying PATH has about 25 active cases, operates a safe house and that roughly 90% of PATH’s survivor base are Arkansas residents.
Fundaro described PATH’s stepped residential level system and a car program that requires survivors to make payments into a fund that becomes savings for future needs. She…
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