Often times, homeless women are forced into sex trafficking
When she was younger, Jennifer, 29, was a victim of kidnapping and prolonged sexual assault. She received no after-care, nor counseling and became addicted to drugs while self-medicating. She is homeless and has been forced into sex trafficking and committing other crimes. Our investigators determined from the DA that Jennifer will be eligible for rehab court; they conducted surveillance and had numerous sightings of her. They also prepared and distributed law enforcement confidential flyers and arranged two 3-investigator sweeps in areas suggested by Cis, and, finally, located and contacted Jennifer as well as identified a trafficking suspect.
Today, predators can reach vulnerable children through phones, social media, gaming platforms, and the internet, often before families realize something is wrong. Finding Kids responds through three core programs: Recover. Care. Target. We help locate missing and exploited children, support families during and after recovery, and work with law enforcement to identify and disrupt those who exploit youth. Our work continues after a child is found because recovery is only the beginning. By combining investigations, aftercare, and prevention, we help children return safely to their homes, schools, and communities while building a future where every vulnerable child receives help before crisis becomes exploitation. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly towards keeping kids safe. We cannot do this work without your support.
*Names has been changed to protect the victim’s identity.