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Background
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The Garden of Hope Foundation is a non-government,
non-profit group established in 1988 to help disadvantaged girls and young women.
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In particular, we target girls caught in the sex
industry, victims of sexual abuse and family violence. Many of our clients have been subjected to more than one
form of abuse.
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From one halfway house, our services
have grown to include shelters and service centers island-wide
providing everything from counseling and temporary housing, to employment
training, social work and legal aid. This includes outreach programs for
ˇ§at-riskˇ¨ teenagers, services for immigrant spouses and family counseling.
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The Garden of Hope contributes to research and government discussions on policy.
This has included several key laws involving child welfare
and womenˇ¦s rights.
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Our
focus is on empowering girls and young women so that they can realize their full
potential and take charge of their lives. We look to a future where girls and
women are free from sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and domestic violence.
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