Who We Are

Rubies develops independent, critical thinking, empowered individuals, with the confidence to educate others in their sphere of influence. Our primary focus is to educate youth on commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) also known as sex trafficking while shaping character through culture. At Rubies, we believe teaching cannot separate education of the mind from the character. Youth learn to identify and utilize healthy support systems that may decrease their vulnerabilities. We provide adequate training for real-world issues. Through Rubies Changed Lives intervention, awareness and prevention curriculum, we provide youth with information and skills in a manner that inspires them to make safe choices.

Not only is Rubies just a knowledge service provider for CSEC, but we are also a social-emotional learning platform for youth experiencing social anxiety or in need of developing healthy social, coping and life skills. Our core competencies are:

  1. Social Awareness- showing understanding and empathy for others

  2. Self-Management- managing emotions and behaviors to achieve one’s goals

  3. Responsible Decision Making- making ethical constructive choices about personal and social behavior

  4. Relationship Skills- forming positive relationships working in teams, dealing effectively with conflict

  5. Self-Awareness- the abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts

RUBIES Girls

are Amazing!

These young ladies gather together to learn about sex trafficking for themselves and their community. They learn so much about themselves in the process that they become change agents in the community.

We believe:

“It’s not what you are taught; it’s what you learn that makes the difference” April Bentley

Character Shaping

We believe that on an individual level, our character determines our path. We strive for dignity. As our individual character takes shape, we believe that our culture will begin to change at a fundamental level.

Culture Change

We believe in a large scale holistic culture change, because trafficking and exploitation are embedded in our communities. In order to eradicate commercial sexual exploitation of our children (CSEC) , RUBIES specifically focus on advocating for a culture that empowers our youth through lived experience leadership and dismantling a sex sells society.