Supporting Survivors, Promoting Healthy Relationships & Advocating for Change.
About Sojourner House
Sojourner House is a victim services agency based in Rhode Island that has been providing safe shelter, housing, and life-saving supportive services to survivors of abuse since 1976. We invite survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking into spaces that are comfortable and empowering so they can begin to heal and rebuild their lives. Our advocates can make recommendations and connect victims with helpful resources, but most of all, they listen. They do not judge or pressure victims to make changes before they are ready.
In 2025, Sojourner House Provided:
(January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025)
The Impact of Our Work
“Sojourner House taught me to believe that my life doesn’t have to be defined by the abuse I’ve experienced, that I can be anyone I want to be. They said, yes, you may be crawling now, but we’ll give you the lift you need to get back on your feet and walk again.”
– Sojourner House Client
Blog Posts
Strangulation: Risks to Health and Safety
Strangulation involves the use of external pressure on the neck, restricting oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This pressure might be applied by one or two hands, an arm (chokehold), a knee, a foot, or by having something put around the neck and tightened, such as a belt or cord. Even without visible injury,…
2026 Sojourner Truth Award
Introducing the Recipient of Sojourner House’s 2026 Sojourner Truth Award, Cara Twitchell. On May 29th at our 50th Anniversary Breakfast, we’ll be honoring Cara Twitchell with our 2026 Sojourner Truth Award. This recognition is given to a Sojourner House client who is using their lived experience to empower and uplift others. Learn more about Cara,…
Grooming: How Manipulation Leads to Exploitation
When we hear the term “human trafficking,” we often think of abductions, force, and physical restraint. While these tactics do occur, many traffickers rely on a far more subtle and deeply insidious method either online or in person – grooming. Understanding grooming is crucial to recognizing, preventing, and ultimately ending human trafficking. What is grooming?…
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