National Shelter Landscape Map
Our vision is that any survivor, anywhere in the nation, has access to qualified, compassionate care.
Verified by the Institute*
Trained by the Institute
Unverified by the Institute
States with no Verified Shelters
Note: While there are other service providers that also serve victims of commercial sexual exploitation, the organizations depicted on this map are those which are dedicated exclusively to serving this population. *Verified means data on the map has been confirmed by the Institute for Shelter Care. It is not an endorsement.
Last Updated: February 2, 2023
Residential Shelters Serving Victims of Exploitation
The Institute actively tracks shelters and direct service organizations across the nation to better understand the need. Engage with our interactive Shelter Map to find out more about shelter coverage in your state.
Don’t see your local shelter for victims of commercial sexual exploitation? Or, do you know a change to the status of a shelter listed? Contact us to help us improve upon this ever-changing database kconner@instituteforsheltercare.org.
National Shelter Landscape Map
Quick Facts
| Open and active shelter programs in our database | 235 |
| States with no shelter programs | 7 |
| States with only one shelter program | 8 |
| State with the greatest number of shelter programs | California |
| States with Mentees in the Institute | 13 |
| Programs serving minors | 66 |
| Programs serving women and children | 55 |
| Programs serving boys/men | 43 |
| Demographic of greatest need for shelter care | Women w/Children |
Have a question?
If you have any questions regarding our National Shelter Landscape Map, please contact Chris Lim at clim@instituteforsheltercare.org