GEMS provides preventive and transitional services to young women, ages 12-21 years, who are at risk for or involved in sexual exploitation and violence.

We believe that all young women have both great beauty and worth, and the potential for future success. Sadly, due to abuse, neglect and lack of knowledge many young women are unaware of their intrinsic worth and often fall victim to lives of violence and exploitation.

GEMS was founded in January 1999 in response to the overwhelming need for services for young women at-risk for, or involved in, sexual exploitation who were slipping through the cracks of traditional agencies. It became clear that specialized services were essential for this disenfranchised population. Therefore, GEMS was specifically designed to meet the needs of at-risk young women by providing them with empathetic, consistent support and viable opportunities for positive change.

GEMS is committed to serving the needs of young women and girls and fighting against

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Domestic Human Trafficking