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America’s First Recovery Hospital Exclusively for Survivors of sex Trafficking
A new model of care that heals trauma at its core backed by cutting-edge digital safety that protects survivors at their most vulnerable.
America’s First Recovery Hospital Exclusively for Survivors of sex Trafficking
A new model of care that heals trauma at its core backed by cutting-edge digital safety that protects survivors at their most vulnerable.
The World Is Taking Notice
National and local media are recognizing this groundbreaking approach to recovery and survivor protection.
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Human Trafficking is a Digital Crisis
Recruitment is Exploding Online
Traffickers exploit social media to target vulnerable kids. From 2019–2020, recruitment increased 125% on Facebook and 95% on Instagram.
Current Systems Fall Short
The U.S. lacks dedicated recovery facilities designed specifically for trafficking survivors, leaving many without safe, long-term options.
Trauma Runs Deep
Survivors carry layers of trauma, emotional, physical, and digital, but most programs aren’t equipped to treat the whole person.
Digital Dangers Persist
Even after rescue, survivors remain vulnerable online. Without guidance and safe digital practice, traffickers can reconnect, putting recovery at constant risk.
“We cannot win the fight against human trafficking without you... It takes a community of supporters fighting together to make an impact in the lives of survivors.”
SKYE STEELE
Co-Founder, Human Trafficking Program
Where Hope Lives
A New Model for Healing
Most recovery programs protect survivors by taking their phones away. This creates a dangerous gap: when survivors leave treatment without learning safe tech habits, relapse rates soar.
We're building something different in Glendale, AZ: a 9 acre campus that will integrate medical care, behavioral health, and trauma informed therapy with an added layer others overlook - digital safety. Our survivors will heal in mind, in body, and online.
- 170 Beds for Healing: the largest survivor-specific recovery facility of its kind in the U.S.
- Whole-Person Care: therapy that restores body, mind, and relationships.
- Digital Safety Training: survivors learn to navigate technology safely during recovery.
A community, intentionally designed
This isn’t just a facility, it’s a purpose-built environment where every space supports recovery.
- Trauma-Informed Housing: safe, stable living spaces tailored to survivors' needs.
- Medical & Behavioral Health Facility: on-site comprehensive clinical care.
- Equine Therapy Park: animal-assisted therapies that rebuild trust and confidence.
- Event Center: a space to educate, engage, and grow community support.
“The calls just keep coming in on our hotline… these days, it’s rare we can say, ‘Yes, we have a bed open for you.’ It’s heartbreaking.”
Elaine Medeiros
Program Coordinator, Where Hope Lives
Aqua X: Recovery, Secured
Aqua X isn't just digital monitoring, it's the new standard in trauma informed care.
Safe Digital Practice
Survivors build resilience with structured, supervised use.
Total Device Transparency
Staff see every action, closing blind spots traffickers exploit.
Early Intervention
Staff can act immediately when risky behavior appears, preventing re-trafficking before it starts.
Each recovery room is equipped with an Aqua One Smart TV and laptop. Every device is connected to the Aqua X portal, giving staff real-time oversight to ensure safe, supervised digital access during healing.
Case managers use the Aqua X portal to monitor resident records, device activity, and location data in real time — ensuring survivors remain safe and supported throughout recovery.
Powered By Aqua X
Data-Driven Accountability
This next level of partnership sets a new standard for safety and accountability in trauma-informed medical care. Aqua X generates de-identified outcome metrics that:
- Track how digital behaviors shift during recovery
- Measure program effectiveness and staff responsiveness
- Support research on digital trauma recovery
- Strengthen future funding proposals and grant reporting
- Track how digital behaviors shift during recovery
- Measure program effectiveness and staff responsiveness
- Support research on digital trauma recovery
- Strengthen future funding proposals and grant reporting
With Aqua X’s Instant Replay, staff can see exactly what survivors see on their devices — every message, every image, every app. This ensures safe digital practice, immediate intervention when needed, and total transparency to prevent retrafficking.
Resident Records give staff a complete, secure view of each survivor’s care — medical, behavioral, and clinical — all in one place.
Cyber Dive x Where Hope Lives
The Proven Partnership Behind the Movement
Cyber Dive is a Mesa, Arizona–based tech company redefining digital safety. Founded in 2019, its mission is to protect kids where traffickers reach them first, online.
- Aqua One: A premium smartphone built for families with real-time monitoring, nudity prevention, and Instant Replay so parents see everything their child sees.
- Aqua X: A trauma-informed version designed for recovery centers, giving staff full-device visibility to protect survivors during healing.
- Mission-Driven: Every product is built to close communication gaps, promote healthy tech use, and empower both parents and providers to guide safer digital futures.
Cyber Dive's patent-pending tools close communication gaps, promote healthy tech use, and empower both parents and providers to guide safer digital futures.
Where Hope Lives is a nationally recognized nonprofit, founded in 2008 in Phoenix, providing comprehensive recovery for trafficking survivors ages 4–26.
- 3 Specialized Campuses: Children's (4–13), Teen & Family (13–17), and Young Adult (17–26).
- Proven Impact: Over 5,900 survivors served and $49M+ raised for recovery services.
- Community Leader: Coordinates 200+ partners and thousands of volunteers through initiatives like the Stop Traffic Walk.
- Trusted & Transparent: Holds a Platinum Seal from GuideStar for nonprofit excellence.
Where Hope Lives is one of the largest and most integrated anti-trafficking recovery initiatives in the U.S.
Healing Requires Leadership Like This
Healing Requires Leadership Like This
Jeff Gottfurcht
Co-Founder & CEO | Cyber Dive
Jeff is the first person with Rheumatoid Arthritis to summit Mount Everest, a testament to his resilience and vision. After 14 years as a Wall Street executive, he co-founded Cyber Dive to redefine digital parenting and child safety. Named Man of the Year by the United Nations International School, Jeff brings both professional and personal insight as a father into protecting kids online.
Derek Jackson
Co-Founder & COO | Cyber Dive
A former U.S. Army Captain and intelligence officer, Derek specialized in disrupting terrorist networks that exploited social media. He now applies that expertise to develop technology that safeguards children and survivors from online exploitation. Recognized as one of Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, Derek is a respected national voice on technology and trafficking prevention.
Brian D. Steele
CEO | City Help Inc. of Phoenix (Where Hope Lives)
Brian founded the Phoenix Dream Center in 2007 and has since built Where Hope Lives into one of the largest anti-trafficking recovery initiatives in the U.S. He also serves on the Arizona Governor’s Human Trafficking Council, leading policy and victim services committees. With a background as an engineer, Brian brings a unique blend of compassion and systems-driven leadership.
Skye Steele
Co-Founder, Human Trafficking Programs | City Help Inc. of Phoenix (Where Hope Lives)
Skye launched the human trafficking program that grew into Where Hope Lives, specializing in trauma-informed care models with some of the highest success rates nationwide. She co-leads a coalition of 200+ organizations and 100 businesses raising over $49M to fight trafficking. With a psychology degree and doctoral-level studies in behavioral health, Skye blends clinical expertise with lived compassion.
Carlos Daniel
Chief Development Officer | City Help Inc. of Phoenix (Where Hope Lives)
Carlos leads fundraising and partnerships for Where Hope Lives and the Phoenix Dream Center. Since 2020, he has expanded donor engagement and resources for trafficking survivors, youth aging out of foster care, and those overcoming addiction. With deep nonprofit experience, Carlos brings a results-driven, community-focused approach to philanthropy.
Be Part of a Movement That’s Redefining trafficking Recovery
This project isn’t just a building. It’s the future of trauma recovery.
If you’d like to learn more, explore a partnership, or receive materials to share with others, we’d love to connect.
Be Part of a Movement That’s Redefining trafficking Recovery
This project isn’t just a building. It’s the future of trauma recovery.
If you’d like to learn more, explore a partnership, or receive materials to share with others, we’d love to connect.
Where Hope Lives (City Help Inc. of Phoenix) earned the highest level rating from GuideStar!
Your Gift Builds Hope and Protects Survivors
Every check written is more than a donation, it’s a lifeline. Together, we’re building the nation’s first medical recovery facility where survivors of human trafficking can safely heal in mind, in body, and online.
Mail Your Gift To:
Where Hope Lives
P.O. Box 55226
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Please Include:
- Your name and mailing address so we can send a receipt
- Your email for updates on the project
- Memo line: Trafficking Recovery Hospital
Where Hope Lives (City Help Inc. of Phoenix) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax Info: Nonprofit EIN 86-1001113 / AZ QCO #2006. Every contribution is tax-deductible and directly fuels survivor recovery.
Cyber Dive, Inc. is a private technology company based in Mesa, Arizona. Where Hope Lives (City Help Inc. of Phoenix) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 86-1001113.
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