Teressa Wall Blackmore is now fighting for custody of her children because of FLDS retaliation for her testimony on behalf of her sister, Elissa Wall, during the Rape as an Accomplice trial of Warren Jeffs. Go here for more information on this terrible situation and how you can help Teressa maintain custody of her children!

The HOPE Organization

The HOPE Organization is a non-profit group dedicated to assisting survivors of abuse within polygamous relationships on their courageous journey to personal freedom.

We are a St. George, Utah based 501(c)(3) charity providing assistance to individuals and families to safely transition from a polygamous lifestyle into mainstream society. HOPE's purpose is to offer support, protection, assistance, choices, opportunities and hope for the women and young adults (both males and females) who have been kicked out or have chosen to leave this culture.   Sadly, too many women and children live under immense control and oppression and are caught in the cycle of abuse without a choice or a voice . . . We want to empower them!

Former FLDS Prophet Rulon Jeffs at the age of 90 posing with 2 of his new brides, sisters Edna and Mary. We are just ordinary citizens who share a concern for the welfare and safety of the women and children living in polygamy. We are advocates working to make a difference in the lives of the women and boys and girls who are often living in intellectual, social and physical isolation. We are informing the general public about the allegations of physical, psychological, sexual, and financial abuses occurring within the polygamous communities. These abuses MUST stop; "Religion" is no excuse for committing child abuse!

We are against domestic violence and child abuse, especially underage marriage; we are not activists against polygamy.   Although polygamy is illegal, our purpose is not to eliminate it, but to help its victims. We will help anyone who desires to leave the environment of polygamy including underage brides, women wanting to leave, and young men (the "Lost Boys") who are cast away like unwanted pets. Please read some of the true stories of the brave men, women and children who have escaped the abusive conditions prevalent in the secretive "closed" polygamous communities of southern Utah and the Arizona Strip.   Some have been forced out, some have been evicted out and some have found the courage to run away. Read the "Current Events" and "Media Archives" news articles and the "Historical Background" section for in depth details on the atrocities being committed under the guise of religion in these polygamous communities. Then visit our "Speak Out" section for links to the Government Officials of Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Idaho, Nevada (yes they're moving there, too) and British Columbia, Canada. There, you can contact them requesting that they help enforce the laws that are being broken "In the Name of God". The HOPE office is staffed by non-salaried, dedicated volunteers, whose goal is to help prevent domestic violence, child abuse and underage marriage, all common in polygamous communities. Presentations, videos and speakers are available upon request for local groups, so the public can become more informed about the polygamous culture. The HOPE Organization directly provides and/or assists in obtaining such basic necessities as food, clothing, housing, furnishings, education, employment, transportation, legal aid, emotional and financial support, mentoring and counseling. We also refer to other social service providers for additional resources. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated; your generosity will help change people's lives!

Please send your tax-deductible donations to: The HOPE Organization 115 North 300 West, Building B Suite 101 Washington, UT 84780 For more information, please contact us at: (435) 627-9582

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