Project Pathfinder Inc

Preventing Sexual Abuse & Restoring Lives

Project Pathfinder is a community-based nonprofit sexual violence prevention agency in St. Paul, MN. Our mission is preventing sexual abuse and restoring the lives of those affected by sexual harm.  Since 1993, we have been on the front lines of preventing sexual violence by providing critical services designed to break cycles of harm and enhance public safety through treatment, training, education, and partnerships dedicated to eliminating sexual violence, human trafficking, and child exploitation.  Our evidence-based programs are designed to prevent sexual abuse and support the successful reintegration of individuals in a way that promotes safer communities for everyone. 

In our work with other treatment providers, educators, victims' rights advocates, law enforcement, and court officials, we adhere to the core values of The Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), a national, multi-disciplinary organization which promotes sound research, effective evidence-based practices, informed public policy, and collaborative community strategies that lead to the effective assessment, treatment, and successful rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals into the community.  ATSA promotes the philosophy that evidence-based assessment, treatment, and policies enhance community safety, reduce sexual abuse, protect victims, and transform the lives of those affected by sexual violence.

We offer specialized services, including risk assessments, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and family reunification services.  We also work closely with Minnesota Department of Corrections, U.S. Probation, and county correction agencies in their community supervision efforts. Since our inception, we have worked with thousands of individuals, helping them reduce risk factors and rebuild meaningful, prosocial lives in the community.  Annually, we serve over 300 clients who participate in weekly, long-term treatment and reintegration programs.  Our clients often face overlapping challenges such as mental health conditions, trauma histories, employment challenges, housing instability, and social isolation. Addressing these factors holistically is essential to both individual recovery and community safety.

Our program has demonstrated meaningful impact including reduced dynamic risk factors, high participant engagement, and strong collaboration with supervision and victim service agencies. With your support, we aim to scale our services, ensure continuity of care, and strengthen our capacity to deliver ethical, effective, and culturally competent programming.