https://www.safeseatinthemoonlight.org/bio daily 1.0 2021-04-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a5128b78fd4d2faaa52f786/t/5a54ff4c24a694bdd54283f0/1515519860246/Upslash+free+B%3AW+girl+in+tub+RESILIENCY+GROUP.jpg HOME https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a5128b78fd4d2faaa52f786/t/6054bcb019012951373af51b/1616166100901/unsplash-image-cAtzHUz7Z8g.jpg HOME - Stories of Support https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a5128b78fd4d2faaa52f786/t/6050da1ca1fb191597a16102/1615912207367/unsplash-image-0ZQ8vojHNuc.jpg HOME - Our Mission: Our mission is to provide safe, stable, and unwavering support to children who have been identified by police as victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking in Montgomery County, Maryland. Our Safe and Stay Responder will remain with the child who is coping with the aftermath of severe physical, sexual, and emotional trauma. We work to bring a child comfort and with the power of unconditional positive nurturing, be the first step on their road to healing. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a5128b78fd4d2faaa52f786/t/5a52795271c10b6703cd3658/1615912352818/ilya-yakover-267697.jpg HOME - Is human trafficking really a problem in Montgomery County? Short answer? 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