Center to End Adolescent Sexual Exploitation “JJF's diligent work to stop the prostitution of children has moved into the area of prevention through our newest initiative, the Voices Project. Through this initiative, we are able to empower hidden talents, inspire self-esteem, promote healthy relationships, and encourage the ownership of appropriate decision-making.” Sharon Simpson Joseph, Esq. Executive Director, JJF

The Juvenile Justice Fund’s (JJF) Center to End Adolescent Sexual Exploitation, also known as CEASE, is one of the nation’s most aggressive programs in combating the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC).It's newest initiative, The Voices Project, is a direct service program working with adolescent girls deemed "high risk" for involvement in child sex trafficking. It is now our primary goal that girls never become victims of sex trafficking, whether as a child or as an adult.

JJF's focus on child sex trafficking was a direct result of a need perceived by the Fulton County Juvenile Court, whereby sexually exploited girls were being re-victimized through incarceration and detention because of the lack of appropriate placement options. In 2000, JJF opened the nation's first safe house in the southeastern region of the United States to serve these victims - Angela's House. To get more information regarding the journey of Angela's House and the CEASE Program click here. Today, the single point of entry for any child sex trafficking victim throughout the state is the Georgia Care Connection.

Placement/Resources for CSEC Victims
Recognizing commercial sexual exploitation is a serious problem in Georgia, the Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) created the nation's first statewide response to help identify a great number of child sex trafficking victims and address their needs. To seek resources or placement for a child that may be a victim of commercial sexual exploitation, call the Georgia Care Connection at 404.602.0068