Safe Harbor: Supporting Youth Impacted by Sexual Exploitation
Minnesota passed Safe Harbor legislation in 2011, protecting youth under age 18 from criminal charges related to prostitution. This law recognizes young people impacted by sexual exploitation as survivors and connects them with care instead of punishment.
Safe Harbor operates within the Minnesota Department of Health, using a public health approach. In 2014, Minnesota launched the No Wrong Door model to expand access to services. This model includes:
Regional navigators
Safe housing and shelter options
Comprehensive trauma-informed services
Training and protocol development for professionals
Safe Harbor services are available across Minnesota to individuals age 24 and under.
How North Homes Supports Safe Harbor
North Homes Children and Family Services contributes to Safe Harbor efforts by:
Providing community-level education
Offering programming focused on prevention and early intervention
Supporting pathways to trauma-responsive care for youth
- Residential treatment and independent living skills at our Winnie Sisu/Hawkins Home programs
Contact Information
Please call the closest office location to you, or fill out an initial service request form linked in the button below:
Grand Rapids (218) 999-9908
Deer River (844) 466-3720 Toll Free
Bemidji (218) 751-0282
Duluth (218) 733-3000