The Standing Against Global Exploitation Project—or the SAGE Project—is a nonprofit organization with one primary aim: bringing an end to the commercial sexual exploitation of children and adults (CSE/CSEC). We at SAGE contribute to that goal by raising awareness about CSE/CSEC issues, and by providing outreach and services to CSE/CSEC survivors.

SAGE is a unique collaboration between law enforcement, public health, social services, and private agencies. Our approach is collaborative as well as prevention and solution oriented; it's about restorative justice that benefits individual communities and the whole of our society.

SAGE is also unique in that it is one of the few organizations that was created by and for CSE/CSEC survivors. Within our various programs, we work with several hundred women and girls per week, and advocate for many more in our awareness-raising efforts. SAGE programs are also replicated by other organizations, with expert guidance from SAGE staff members.

The personal knowledge and experience possessed by many on the SAGE team enables us to effectively provide support and engender trust without re-traumatizing even the most fragile of clients. This survivor-centered perspective also makes SAGE a valuable resource for legislators, those in law enforcement, and others interested in bringing an end to commercial sexual exploitation.

For more detailed information about SAGE's outreach, advocacy, and survivor services, and for resources about CSE and CSEC, select from among the information categories above.