How Missing Kids become Victims of Trafficking in America
When the investigating officer told us he suspected the young girl was being trafficked, every red flag he described screamed that we had to act
Every child deserves to be free.
In partnership with global and local entities, we are actively battling human trafficking by employing advanced technology and cross-agency collaboration to identify trafficking networks and assist law enforcement as they work to restore freedom to victims.
Traffickers have mastered the art of exploiting the anonymity and reach of digital platforms to ensnare their victims.
One afternoon, a tip came in—a 15-year-old girl had vanished from Texas, caught in a terrifying web stretching all the way to Tennessee. Our team sprung in to action and in just 2 hours, we pinpointed her location. But the story didn’t end there.
As we dug deeper, we discovered she wasn’t alone. Another 15-year-old girl and a third young woman, both runaways, were trapped in the same nightmare. By dawn, not only had we delivered vital information to law enforcement that helped bring the girls to safety, but we also precisely identified their trafficker.
This wasn’t a one-time victory. Over the weeks that followed, we worked closely with law enforcement, uncovering even more about the trafficking network. We identified more victims, offered support to the officers involved in the investigation, and helped to ensure proper digital evidence protocols so that justice could be served. Each rescue, each childhood restored, is a testament to what we can do together.
This work is tough, and the stories are heart-wrenching, but there’s also incredible hope. For every time a child returns safely home to their family, there is an undeniable truth: they are worth every resource we have available. And you are a part of this— your support helps to push forward for each and every child that needs us.
Join us in this vital mission. Together, we’re fighting smarter against human trafficking.
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When the investigating officer told us he suspected the young girl was being trafficked, every red flag he described screamed that we had to act
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