At NuFound21, we center youth who have experienced sexual exploitation or sexual violence within their family system. We recognize that harm within families can involve trust, dependence, loyalty, and complicated feelings. We support healing and safer family relationships when appropriate, while respecting each young person’s voice, choices, and safety.
Some people who cause harm may have experienced harm themselves. That history does not excuse abuse or lessen its impact on survivors. NuFound21 does not provide direct services to people who cause harm. Through education, training, and community resources, we promote accountability and help prevent further harm.
Healing and prevention require honest conversations, clear boundaries, accountability, and support that recognizes the complexity of harm within families.

The "NU" in NUfound21 stands for New Undoings. It symbolizes a fresh start and the process of undoing the negative effects of past trauma, pain, and hurt. It represents the idea of releasing old wounds and mental knots that have held individuals back, allowing them to rewrite their future and reclaim their power. The focus is on healing
The "NU" in NUfound21 stands for New Undoings. It symbolizes a fresh start and the process of undoing the negative effects of past trauma, pain, and hurt. It represents the idea of releasing old wounds and mental knots that have held individuals back, allowing them to rewrite their future and reclaim their power. The focus is on healing, transformation, and empowering victims and survivors to move forward by undoing the harmful effects of their past.

What we define as Familial Trafficking & Sexual Violence
Trafficking and sexual exploitation can happen within families, intimate relationships, and other trusted relationships not only through strangers.
When exploitation involves a parent, caregiver, relative, partner, or another p
What we define as Familial Trafficking & Sexual Violence
Trafficking and sexual exploitation can happen within families, intimate relationships, and other trusted relationships not only through strangers.
When exploitation involves a parent, caregiver, relative, partner, or another person a young person depends on, the harm can be especially difficult to recognize. Loyalty, fear, manipulation, financial dependence, grooming, and family secrecy can make it harder for a young person to understand what is happening or ask for help.
NuFound21 brings specialized expertise in familial exploitation and harm within trusted relationships while supporting youth impacted by trafficking and sexual exploitation in all forms.
Through fashion, fabric art, creative expression, prevention education, and mentoring, youth are given opportunities to explore identity, safety, boundaries, relationships, and self-worth in ways that feel engaging and empowering.
Creative expression can provide another way for young people to communicate, reflect, and build confidence without requiring them to disclose painful experiences before they are ready.

We are actively building our team and seeking volunteers, interns, and allies to help combat familial sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. If you're interested in joining our efforts, please reach out to us through our Interns & Volunteer page.
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