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More About HOPEIAM 501(c)3
Our Vision
Our History
Our History
At HOPEIAM, our vision is to create a community where mental health is a top priority and individuals can access the resources they need to achieve optimal well-being after being rescued and provided the emergency resources needed to recover from their traumas. April partners with different law enforcement agencies personally going out into communities in Nevada and sometimes across state lines to make contact with traffickers, drug dealers, and like criminals doing what she can to help shut down the illegal operations that negatively impact Nevada Citizen's safety. Rescuing victims of Human Sex Trafficking helping them escape and seek justice ensuring the traffickers are placed in jail to prevent further harm is her main focus & HOPEIAM's Purpose
Our History
Our History
Our History
HOPEIAM was established in January of 2018 by April Dawn Sago after the FBI and the San Diego Human Trafficking Division rescued her from her kidnapper/ Human Sex Trafficker. April was taken from the Las Vegas airport at gun point taken across state lines into California where she was held in a motel room for 8 months being victimized, abused, sexually assaulted, advertised & sold online for someone else's profit she decided to turn her pain into purpose & power to rescue educate and help others
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Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
At HOPEIAM, Our mission is to bring more awareness to the world around us and educate others on the facts and unfortunate reality of Human Sex Trafficking while raising the funds needed to help assist government, local and federal law enforcement agencies in the rescue of the many victims out there awaiting our help, the funds also help provide the emergency resources needed to recover such as relocation, shelter, clothing, food, hygiene whatever the victim may need so that they may focus on healing from their trauma. Our mission is to remind this community that there is always HOPE never lose it.
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Reno Statistics
Las Vegas Statistics
NEVADA STATISTICS
NEVADA STATISTICS
Las Vegas Statistics
NEVADA STATISTICS
Nevada ranks 2nd for the state with the highest rates of human trafficking according to the World Population Review report, with 5.77 per 100k residents.
Based on the National Human Trafficking Hotline, a US national database for human trafficking, Nevada in 2021 recorded 201 cases from 571 tips received from well-wishers, victims, and survivors. Of the 201 cases, 296 victims were affected by the heinous crime, with the majority of the victims being children and women.
Las Vegas Statistics
Las Vegas Statistics
Las Vegas Statistics
Breaking The Cycle Of Sex Trafficking In Las Vegas
Sadly, Las Vegas Nevada ranks ninth in the nation for human trafficking
It Takes A Village
Our Law Enforcement Partners & Agencies
April in Action
"how your heart shines, having a good,strong,caring,empathetic, genuine one that is everything"
- April goes above and beyond when it comes to doing community service and volunteer work April puts her own safety in danger daily by going out into the community to make contact with criminals such as human traffickers, prostitutes, drug dealers, burglars, abusers, boosters, wanted subjects, ANY criminal suspects that need to be removed from our streets assisting with undercover sting operations that will result in putting the criminals behind bars unable to harm others.
- Monitors online databases and content bringing any criminal activity to the attention of the assigned law enforcement agency(s) responsible for disabling and shutting them down such as Illegal criminal activities that may be advertised, posted, shared that involve prostitution, solicitation for sex for money or any reason, drug trafficking and sales, illegal firearms are directed to law enforcement personally.
- Brings awareness to unsafe actions, choices, situations, behaviors that women and children may not understand or know to be unsafe making them more vulnerable to becoming a victim as well. Preventative action, Educating and Awareness are very important (Check out our HOPEIAM UNIVERSITY tab for more information & education on how to stay protected, tips and advice from April)
- April advocates for victims by being available to them 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Fundraising, collecting/delivering donations, accompanying victims through hospital exams, the ape kit collection process, law enforcement questioning, searching for resources, providing resources such as food, clothing, shelter, transportation, anything the victim may need to recover before during and after being rescued, mental health awareness and the importance of therapy & counseling resources, addiction recovery, legal proceedings, the tears, fears, triggers, despair.
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HOPEIAM in Action
Emergency Relief
When traffickers, rapist, sexual predators and other criminals strike, we're there to help provide emergency relief to the victims. We are devoted to helping victims escape and recover.
Education
We believe education is the key to a brighter future. That is why we actively attend trainings that keep us updated in the areas HOPEIAM are focused on such as, Trauma, Trauma Recovery, PTSD awareness, Healing, Human Trafficking Seminars, we are consistently involved in educational initiatives in order to help all of our victims aka warriors succeed.
Healthcare
We're working to improve access to healthcare to our underserved victims. We connect our victims to clinics that provide medical care, dental care, and mental health services to those in need. We have State Of Nevada Welfare Employee's that personally come to our victims and help them get registered for the services they may need and qualify for.
Donor Support, Donations, Fundraising
Fundraising and Donations are what make HOPEIAM a success. If not for the generosity of our donors we would not be able to assist the many victims who are counting on us. Our donors are truly a blessing and help keep HOPEIAM, and April's mission alive.
Community Development
We believe in the power of community. That's why we're working to develop and strengthen communities through our advocacy work, fundraising, donation collection/delivery, economic development, and other initiatives.
Get Involved
Join us in making a difference. Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or simply learn more, there are many ways to get involved and support our work.
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