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The Impact of Illegal Massage Parlors on Sex Trafficking

The Hidden Crisis Operating in Plain Sight Across the United States, an estimated 7,500 to 9,000 illicit massage businesses (IMBs) operate as fronts for one of the most pervasive forms of human sex trafficking in America today. These illegal massage parlors represent far more than isolated criminal…

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Internet Safety Tips You Need to Know to Protect Your Family in 2025

Protecting Children in the Digital Age  Every child deserves to grow up free from exploitation and harm—both offline and online. At Our Rescue, we’re committed to creating a world where children can safely navigate digital spaces without falling prey to those who would exploit them. The fight against trafficking and…

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National Police Week 2025 and Our Rescue’s Partnership with Law Enforcement

During National Police Week 2025, law enforcement officers across the United States will gather in Washington, D.C. to honor fallen heroes on the frontlines. The memorial march and planned events from May 11-17 will unite police survivors and active-duty officers in a major event that transcends remembrance. This year's gathering holds special significance as Our Rescue celebrates unprecedented achievements in supporting law enforcement agencies nationwide.

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Multi-National Rescue Operation in Bangkok: Eight Survivors Rescued, Three Offenders Arrested 

In December 2024, eight survivors of sex trafficking were rescued by authorities in a coordinated operation in Bangkok, Thailand. The survivors included seven Tanzanian women, aged 22-36, and one Kenyan woman. Additionally, the operation resulted in the arrests of three offenders connected to a transnational criminal organization.  Arrested Offenders:  49-year-old…

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Suspect Arrested in Panama for Sexual Crimes Against a Minor 

This month, the DIJ Judicial Police Sexual Crimes Unit in Panama, supported by the Our Rescue team, successfully apprehended an adult male suspect for the sexual exploitation of a minor. The suspect, a cousin of the minor, had been allegedly abusing the fifteen-year-old girl for a period of two months.