When we hear the words “human trafficking,” it’s easy to believe that it’s a crime that only happens overseas – but the truth is, human trafficking happens right here at home, in the neighborhoods and communities we know and love. Human trafficking happens when someone is forced, coerced, or fraudulently convinced to work or to have sex for the benefit of someone else. It does not discriminate based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, or neighborhood.
Our Mission
The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking unites and equips our community to end human trafficking by raising awareness, facilitating training and education, fostering collaborative efforts, and providing a specialized continuum of care, from prevention to restoration, through our program Grow Free TN.
CCAHT has completely changed my entire life. I’ve been trafficked twice. I’m 43 and I’m just learning what a real hug feels like.
This is the first time I’ve experienced inner happiness.
Our Impact From 2024
Our Programs
We are proud to announce that two of our Grow Free Tennessee survivor services programs, CCAHT’s Emergency Receiving Center (ERC) and Phoenix House Transitional Housing, have been officially designated as Gold Certified Programs through the Safe House Project, a national leader in anti-trafficking standards. This certification affirms that CCAHT’s programs exceed national benchmarks for safety, dignity, intentionality, and trauma-informed support for survivors.
CCAHT’s ERC is one of only two programs in the country to hold a Gold Certification for emergency services, and among only seven others for transitional housing. CCAHT is proud to be the first in Tennessee to achieve this level of excellence in those categories.