About Us

About Us

Our Mission

MISSSEY prevents sexual exploitation of girls and gender-expansive youth, supports those experiencing it to exit, and partners with survivors to heal, rebuild, and live free from harmful relationships.

Our Vision

We envision a world where Black girls and gender-expansive youth live liberated, self-determined, and joyful lives free from exploitation and violence. A world that values rather than commodifies them, and nurtures their power to create thriving communities. This vision necessarily includes Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian girls and gender-expansive youth, who also deserve to be honored, liberated, and sustained.

Our Why

Too often, Black girls are punished instead of protected. They face harsher discipline in schools, higher rates of incarceration, and are more often targeted for sexual exploitation and violence. These harms are not accidents they are the result of long histories of racism, sexism, and inequality.

MISSSEY exists to change this. We create safety, support, and opportunities so Black girls and gender-expansive youth can heal and thrive.