Triad Ladder of Hope, a faith-based provider dedicated to assisting human trafficking victims, was forced to cut its only employee and scale back services after a critical grant from the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission was delayed. This funding disruption, part of a broader partisan reallocation of resources in the state, adversely impacted its capacity to support sexual abuse and domestic violence survivors.

Due to political redirection of funds by North Carolina legislators that delayed disbursements from the Human Trafficking Commission, Triad Ladder of Hope was forced by its director, Brianna Racchini, to cut its only employee and scale back critical services. Despite these setbacks, the organization continues its mission to assist victims of human trafficking, underscoring its commitment to vulnerable communities amidst a politicized funding environment.

Due to politically motivated funding delays from the Human Trafficking Commission, Triad Ladder of Hope was forced to cut its only employee, disrupting critical services for sexual abuse and trafficking survivors. Although the grant eventually came through in summer 2024, the delay significantly impacted the organization’s ability to support vulnerable communities.

Triad Ladder of Hope partnered with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina and the Lexington Police Department to host a human trafficking simulation. This event aimed to educate community members, law enforcement, and service organizations on identifying and responding to human trafficking, thereby supporting victim assistance and public safety.

Triad Ladder of Hope utilized volunteers during the High Point Furniture Market to distribute bars of soap marked with a human trafficking hotline, as part of its efforts to reach out to potential victims and support marginalized communities.

Triad Ladder of Hope, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to assisting human trafficking victims, has raised sufficient funds and is moving forward with plans to purchase a safe house in High Point, NC. The safe house will provide essential services such as medical care, trauma counseling, job skills training, and legal aid to women rescued from sex trafficking, offering them a secure space for healing and restoration.

Triad Ladder of Hope, under the leadership of Sandra Johnson, has intensified its efforts to assist human trafficking victims by offering job training, outreach in high-risk environments, family reunification, and essential support services combined with spiritual guidance.