Harmed by Sex Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation

The commercial sex industry is a market where sexual violence is perpetrated against Washington’s most vulnerable and diverse communities.

Washington Against Sexual Exploitation (WASE Forward) is a coalition of 34 agencies that was formed in 2021. WASE Forward was formed to bring together leaders from many organizations to work together. The goal is to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of vulnerable people in Washington state. The purpose of WASE Forward is to promote policies and practices that enhance support and justice for people with lived experience of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. WASE Forward is guided by a diverse leadership team including professionals with program, research, and lived experience of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.