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Transitions was founded as Transitions Cambodia, Inc. by James and Athena Pond in 2007. James and Athena have worked with survivors of sex trafficking since 2005 when they co-established the Agape Restoration Center (ARC), a high-security, long-term aftercare facility in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for Cambodian and Vietnamese victims of sex trafficking between the ages of 8-18. After this program was established, it became clear there was a critical need for more progressive services for older adolescent victims who needed to acquire adult, independent living skills, innovative therapy, and viable, modern career skills to assist them in leading healthy and productive lives outside of shelter programs. In 2006, The Pond’s developed and opened the first Dream Home in Phnom Penh. Clients there range in age from 13-18 years old and come from rescue organizations, government referrals, law enforcement, and other aftercare shelters. Transitions has developed a high-quality, results-driven care model that responds to the primary issues facing minor victims of sex trafficking. Our focus on rehabilitation and reintegration offers girls opportunities to heal from the past and acquire life, social and career skills that prepare them to function as healthy, independent adults. After living in Cambodia for two years, the Pond’s returned to the United States in 2007 to establish Transitions as its own 501(c)3 non-profit public charity. While continuing their work in Cambodia, Transitions has been instrumental in helping organizations in Greece, India, Indonesia, and the United States in developing effective aftercare programs.