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March 26, 2026
Stories and Spotlights
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Community HERoes Among Us: Susanna Southworth, ...

Susanna Southworth, PhD, JD of Restore the Child, PLLC shares how she leads with empowerment while advocating for survivors of sex trafficking and child sexual abuse material. Through litigation, she helps survivors pursue restitution and civil judgments as part of their healing journey and supports survivor centered organizations like CHILD USA and Rotary International. Susanna also reflects on the mindset that guides her work, “Find the joy in learning,” and the inspiration she draws from retired State Supreme Court Justice Faith Ireland, a legal scholar and mentor to other women.

Community HERoes Among Us: Susanna Southworth, PhD, JD
March 19, 2026
Stories and Spotlights
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Community HERoes Among Us: Megan Fouty

Megan Fouty of Tin Can shares how she leads with authenticity and creates pathways for emerging women leaders through mentorship and connection. Overseeing legal and people functions at a Seattle technology start-up, Megan stays connected with mentees, speaks at law schools on building networks of support, and wrote The Art of Networking to help underrepresented leaders strengthen their network and brand. Explore the full spotlight to hear Megan’s leadership approach and advice for the next generation of leaders.

Community HERoes Among Us: Megan Fouty
March 17, 2026
Stories and Spotlights
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Community HERoes Among Us: Dr. Jenna Butler

Dr. Jenna Butler, an applied research scientist at Microsoft, shares what it means to lead with joy, clear boundaries, and authenticity while raising a family and building a career. She reflects on modeling family first leadership for emerging women, why “No is a complete sentence,” and the lasting influence of her mother’s legacy. Read Jenna’s advice on navigating a rapidly changing world and staying grounded in what matters most.

Community HERoes Among Us: Dr. Jenna Butler
March 12, 2026
Stories and Spotlights
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Community HERoes Among Us: Doris O'Neal

Doris O’Neal, Director of Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services at YWCA Seattle, shares how she leads with courage, adaptability, and purpose while overseeing a team of 14 advocates. She opens up about mentorship, the Audre Lorde quote that keeps her from choosing silence, and the moment she had to pivot quickly when critical funding was reduced. Read the lessons she’s passing on, the women who inspire her, and the advice she offers to every woman stepping into leadership.

Community HERoes Among Us: Doris O'Neal
March 2, 2026
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A Giving Slam Dunk: Turn One Gift Into Two With ...

Every so often, a gift to REST does not come in once, it comes in twice, with the same donor, the same amount, and double the impact. That is the power of matching gifts, and it may be the easiest way to multiply support for survivors of sex trafficking without giving a dollar more. In this blog, you will learn how matching gifts work, see true to life stories from REST donors, and get a simple step by step to check your employer’s program and submit a match in minutes. Even if your workplace does not offer one, you can still help unlock a match through your network.

A Giving Slam Dunk: Turn One Gift Into Two With a Match
REST
January 1, 2021
Education and Prevention

What *is* sex trafficking?

REST
January 1, 2021
Education and Prevention

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As we join the many voices raising awareness this month, we want to take some time to offer some clarity around the language we use, and help correct some common misconceptions.

REST
November 25, 2020
Stories and Spotlights

What is REST thankful for this year?

REST
November 25, 2020
Stories and Spotlights
What is REST thankful for this year?

We asked the entire staff team at REST what they were thankful for in terms of the last year at REST—and this is what they said…

REST
November 3, 2020
Events and Webinars

You deserve to be loved. / A Night of REST 2020

REST
November 3, 2020
Events and Webinars
You deserve to be loved. / A Night of REST 2020

You deserve to be loved. You deserve a life free from exploitation. Those were the opening lines from A Night of REST 2020—a virtual soirée that gathered hundreds from across the country under the common banner of providing pathways to freedom, safety, and hope to victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.

Yasminda Dorrough
September 11, 2020

REST Economic and Leadership Empowerment Academy

Yasminda Dorrough
September 11, 2020
REST Economic and Leadership Empowerment Academy

The REST the Economic and Leadership Empowerment Academy aims to enhance knowledge, sharpen skills, and provide opportunities for individuals exiting the sex trade to achieve and maintain economic self-sufficiency and advancement.

REST
August 28, 2020

Thoughts on being Black in the sex trade

REST
August 28, 2020
Thoughts on being Black in the sex trade

Around the time we issued our Black Lives Matter statement, we also reached out to some of our Black/African American clients and asked if they’d be comfortable sharing some of their experiences with us—so we can share them with you.

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We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe. We also acknowledge exploitation, particularly of Indigenous people, people of African descent, immigrants to America, and others. Let us commit to taking meaningful action to create a community free from exploitation, one that is equitable and safe for all people.