The CAST organization has been created to help aid the real experiences of the clients it serves. CAST is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program where members of the survivor caucus speak publicly on behalf of all the survivors of trafficking. Survivors have transformed into advocates of trafficking and the impact of their voices on policies and public awareness have led to development of stronger protections for victims.
Esperanza, a human trafficking survivor from Mexico, moved to Los Angeles to work as a seamstress, to help support her family. What she believed to be a legitimate job, Esperanza was sold into slavery, which separated her from her family and prevented her from sending money back home. In the following link, Esperanza shares her story with us.
Many wonder why some victims don't attempt to escape if they are being held against their will. Imagine being in a victims position, if they leave, they fear their families will be threatened, and that they might be deported if they are illegal immigrants. If a victim does escape successfully, their language skills may be limited, they might be unfamiliar with the area, and they might have poor physical and mental health due to their enslavement can leave them helpless. Victims who don't have a job might be unable to earn a living and get themselves out of their situation. A victim’s situation seems hopeless, until they find out that there are organizations like CAST that were created to help them escape their nightmare.
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