The Medaille Trust

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The Medaille Trust is a charity in the United Kingdom founded by several Catholic Congregations. Its main aim is to end the trafficking and enslavement of women, children and young men to the sex industry.

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[edit] History

The charity was set up in 2006 at a meeting held, which over 40 representatives attended. The main co-founders, who led the meeting were: Sister Ann Teresa, a nun who has worked helping prostitutes on the streets; Fr. Des Connolly, a Catholic priest and St. Louis Marie De Montfort missionary; and the Hospitaller Order of St John of God.

[edit] Charity Activities

[edit] Mission Statement

The Medaille Trust exists to raise awareness of the plight of young women, children and men who are enslaved and exploited in the sex industry, to campaign on the issues, and to provide relief to these victims through safe housing opportunities for physical and psychological healing and rehabilitation.

[edit] Activities

The charity currently operates three houses in England, providing support, and help to people freed from the sex industry. They provide a safe place to stay, and both physical and mental aid.

[edit] Contacts

The Medaille Trust
PO Box 119
Darlington
DL1 9BX
United Kingdom

[edit] References

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