Adverse life events that lead to trafficking and exploitation often originate in childhood and lead to retraumatization and victimization. Healing begins when these patterns can be interrupted and new behaviors introduced. Rejuvenating Women currently offers a program for adult women to receive the tools and resources to restore their own lives and to do this exact work.
Rejuvenating Women collaborates with community partners to offer trauma informed therapeutic care and healing modalities, like EMDR, DBT, animal assisted therapy and individual psychotherapy. My own healing journey has utilized these very resources.
Having served in multiple positions I had the opportunity to work in the Restored Wings Home, the administrative side of event planning and fundraising, and currently as a volunteer. Because of my own personal experiences, some of the group work I facilitated actually provided me with deeper healing. Specifically, work with boundaries and understanding who safe people are for me were significant concepts for me to acquire. Staff is not only teaching these women, but learning from the women in our care and about ourselves—this just demonstrates the gracious dynamic of healing environments.
Each person’s healing journey is unique. I see how God’s hand is on each women that enters the home, whether they stayed for one hour or one year—I believe there is purpose in each encounter and it is all a part of a greater purpose for their restoration and healing.
Because the program is faith based, women are encouraged to bring God into their healing. God was and is a significant part of my own healing journey and the love and tenderness of Jesus has provided a peace and depth of forgiveness for self and others I could not have comprehended before. Because of my own transformative experiences, and observing these similar approaches applied in the Restored Wings home, I have supported and continue to advocate for resources for RW and the women and future children in the home and ranch.
I believe that any survivor seeking healing and who is committed to the process will find the necessary resources and support needed in the Restored Wings home. Rejuvenating Women's mission is to provide hope and restoration for victims and survivors of human trafficking and exploitation and help restore her physical, emotional, and spiritual health. RW is committed to creating a support system by pairing her with a mentor to walk beside her and creating safe opportunities and relationships in the community. The women in the Restored Wings home receive trauma related therapy and specialized therapies to meet individualized needs, and participate in programming specific to human trafficking. Gaining access to medical care, attending life-skills groups, occupational therapy, art therapy and creating individualized empowerment plans (measurable goals) are included in the free programming offered. Rejuvenating Women also raises awareness of human trafficking in Omaha and the surrounding communities. By partnering with multiple agencies and working alongside other organizations (local and national) , Rejuvenating Women is able to help survivors access services (either in their program or find placement) and combat human trafficking through educational outreach, community engagement and social justice initiatives (including legislation).
I currently work for this nonprofit. They are amazing and there needs to be more people like them in the world. As a survivor of domestic violence and sexual abuse for 9 years, I wish I would have known about this program. It changes lives, saves lives and helps women get out of a lifestyle they didn't want.
Rejuvenating Women walks out their vision to provide hope and restoration for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation through their various programming options. They continue to raise awareness and join the fight to end trafficking in their area. They also work to find ways to best assist survivors in a healthy environment. I have witnessed this firsthand!
Rejuvenating women is an amazing organization that helps heal women who have gone through the horrors of trafficking. They provide supplies and resources to build the women up so they can go conquer their dreams and live life to the fullest. This organization, including the staff and volunteers, deserve praise for their hard work and selfless dedication to help others. The community is a much brighter place because of Rejuvenating Women!