Our Mission
The Embracing Project (TEP) is a Las Vegas–based nonprofit program under the ROPATCS 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting peace and healing for youth survivors of violence, sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. Since 2007, we have supported some of our community’s most vulnerable young people as they heal, grow, and reclaim their lives.
In 2013, TEP opened Las Vegas’s first—and only—drop-in center for sexually exploited youth, providing a safe, welcoming space for advocacy, resources, and support. Through trauma-informed care, restorative programs, and strong community partnerships, we serve hundreds of youth each year—empowering survivors and working to prevent future exploitation.
The Issue
Las Vegas is one of the most vulnerable cities in the nation for human trafficking, with youth disproportionately impacted. In Clark County, nearly one in four survivors is a minor—many already facing abuse, instability, and unmet mental health needs before exploitation occurs.
These overlapping risk factors create a cycle of trauma that is difficult to escape without comprehensive support. The Embracing Project exists to interrupt that cycle. Through trauma-informed, wraparound care and compassionate advocacy, TEP provides safety, healing, and hope to youth who need it most. In 2024, TEP served more than 253 young people on their path toward recovery and stability.
Stand With
Survivors
Your gift makes healing possible.
When you donate to The Embracing Project, you stand with youth survivors of trafficking and exploitation—ensuring they are never alone. Your support meets urgent needs, sustains trauma-informed care, and provides safety, stability, and hope to young people impacted by violence and trauma.
This work is life-changing—and it happens because of supporters like you. Every gift helps a young person feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal.
