Rachel had a secret.
Rachel, 22, lived with her grandmother and had a good job with a high-tech company in the Bay Area. However, she had a secret problem. A man whom she used to consider her boyfriend, was forcing her to have sex with other men for money. She did not want to call law enforcement or tell anyone for fear of being arrested and losing her job and reputation. She was scared of both her boyfriend and his father who we confirmed is also a pimp. We believe they were trafficking her in Mexico, Arizona and New York. Our investigators put her in a hotel, became her bodyguards, and had her stolen car returned from the suspects. We worked with another charitable organization to obtain a restraining order against these perpetrators. We continue to check in with Rachel about her willingness to testify against them, but for now, Rachel is simply happy to have them out of her life. Our investigators have made it clear to them that we know who they are, where they are, and that they won’t get away with hurting another woman
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.