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Who We Are

Who We Are

About Us

Explore our Vision, our Mission, and our Why.

Our Team

Misssey is Black femme and Survivor led

Partners & Supporters

Our relationships with various individuals and orgs are vital to the work we do.

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What We Do

What We Do

Transformation Coaching

A zero-barrier service offering one-on-one support for youth impacted by sexual violence or exploitation.

STaR (Sisters Transforming and Rising) Center

A safe, welcoming space for girls and gender-expansive youth (ages 12–25) in Oakland who have experienced exploitation.

Housing

MISSSEY's housing program supports young women and gender-expansive youth in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to find safe and stable housing.

Thrive Initiative

Empowering youth to build the skills and confidence they need to transform their lives.

Training Institute

Building compassionate communities equipped to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation.

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Urgent Support

If you or someone you know needs urgent assistance, please reach out to one of the following resources.

Referral Form

To refer a young person to one of our programs, please complete our referral form.

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Get Involved

Volunteering

Volunteering with MISSSEY is a meaningful way to support young people healing from exploitation.

Work at Misssey

MISSSEY is always looking for passionate, talented people committed to creating safer futures for young people.

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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.

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