Runaway Train

Runaway Train

She was abducted, driven around the country, and sold for sex. She had no way out and thought nobody cared. Then, when the predator stopped for gas, she saw herself on this video playing at the gas station. She ran. She found help. She is now safe.
Special Operations is proud to share “Runaway Train” which was created and produced by a member of our team, John Matejczyk, in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The video is a technological breakthrough in the hunt for missing kids because it shows kids who are missing in the same geographical area as the viewer. For example, viewers in the Bay Area will see missing kids from the Bay Area, whereas viewers in Nevada will see missing kids in Nevada. 56 kids have been recovered as a direct result of this project.

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.