Sophie’s Path to Freedom

Labor Day was created to protect the dignity of work. But for victims of labor trafficking, work becomes a weapon used against them.

Sophie survived it.

Her trafficker smuggled her into the United States, promising safety and a future together. She believed she was starting a new life. Instead, she was deceived and trapped.

Forced to work long hours in a restaurant, Sophie never saw a paycheck. Every dollar she earned went straight to her trafficker. She was isolated, exploited, and afraid to speak out.

When federal authorities arrested her trafficker, Sophie was referred to AncoraTN. That’s when her recovery began.

With Ancora’s support and her own courage, Sophie reclaimed her freedom. She chose her own job. She finally started getting paid. Her dignity was restored.

As we celebrate Labor Day and honor workers’ rights, let’s remember those still waiting for theirs.

Our Mission:

To nurture survive healing and strategically combat human trafficking in Tennessee.

Serving Middle Tennessee:  AncoraTN manages all human trafficking referrals in the Middle Tennessee region as a member of the Tennessee Counter-Trafficking Alliance (TCTA), formerly the Tennessee Anti-Slavery Alliance. TCTA ensures quality consistent human-trafficking focused services are provided statewide in the most effective and efficient way possible. TCTA advocates for systemic change and provides comprehensive trauma-informed aftercare to survivors of human trafficking anywhere in Tennessee.

Based in Nashville, AncoraTN serves the 29 counties of Middle Tennessee, serving as the single point of contact TCTA partner for the Middle Tennessee region.