A Model for Establishing Long Term, Safe and Affordable Housing for Young Women in the Survival Sex Trade

A draft project proposal presented to Human Resources Development Canada as an innovative model for creating cost-effective, self-sustaining, long term, safe and affordable housing for young women leaving the survival sex trade. The authors provide background information on sexually exploited youth in Vancouver and list the specific goals and objectives of the project. The document also includes a list of partner organizations and the contribution of each to the project. Partners and organizations include: Urban Native Youth Alliance, Habitat for Humanity, Individuals and the Private Sector, Save the Children Canada, City of Vancouver, and Ministry of Children and Families Youth Agreements. The authors also provide a detailed work plan and explanation for measuring outcomes for the first year of the program, a budget summary, a description of PACE's development and the kinds of support services PACE offers, as well as a commitment to a 'best practices' model for evaluating the program.