Since 1913, The Same Problem

Since 1913, The Same Problem

In 1913, John D. Rockefeller published a remarkable study, “Commercialized Prostitution in New York City.” It accurately described a system that seems all too familiar today. Vulnerable young people trapped by deception, coercion, and drugs, sold in a marketplace that operates in plain sight, yet hides behind lax enforcement and public denial. Then, as now, victims were labeled as “runaways” or “delinquents” and forgotten by those who could protect them. And it all depended on gaps between the exploitation happening everywhere and what people were willing to do about it. After 113 years, despite advances in social awareness and justice, those gaps remain, but because people like you are willing to step forward, there is real reason for hope.

 

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.