Education & Insights on the Issue of Human Trafficking
Education is the first line of defense against human trafficking, including sex trafficking, and child exploitation. By providing expert insights, survivor stories, and research-backed resources, we help individuals and communities become difference makers, leading to lasting change.
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Human Trafficking During Conflict: A Crisis for Women, Peace, and Security
Our Rescue Perspective: Renata Parras General Counsel, Our Rescue As of June 2026, the global landscape of conflict has reached a historic high, with more state-based armed conflicts active than at any point since the end of World War II. While major wars in the Middle East and the Ukraine have dominated international…
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Latin America
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The Power of Your Voice Returns to Manta: Join the 2nd Annual 1K, 5K & 10K Race Against Child Exploitation
Raising our voices, taking our steps, and standing together as we race for a safer future for every child in Ecuador On September 20, 2026, hundreds of runners, families, advocates, and community members will gather in Manta, Ecuador, for the second annual El Poder De Tu Voz, The Power of…
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Field Operations
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Tracking Hidden Evidence: How One ESD K9 is Helping Fight Human Trafficking in Alaska
When we think of police dogs, we may envision the intense stare of a German Shepherd or the explosive speed of a Belgian Malinois in pursuit of a fleeing suspect. Few imagine a calm and quiet Labrador Retriever methodically moving through a clutter-filled room, nose to the floor, searching every square inch for electronic devices that could hold the evidence needed to rescue a child and bring offenders to justice. …
Understanding Human Trafficking
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Human Trafficking
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Human Trafficking During Conflict: A Crisis for Women, Peace, and Security
Our Rescue Perspective: Renata Parras General Counsel, Our Rescue As of June 2026, the global landscape of conflict has reached a historic high, with more state-based armed conflicts active than at any point since the end of World War II. While major wars in the Middle East and the Ukraine have dominated international…
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Child Exploitation
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The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Substance Addiction: A Road to Healing
The realities of human trafficking are often much more complex than they appear on the surface. While it is defined by force, fraud, or coercion, the pathways into exploitation and the ways control is maintained can take many forms. One of the devastating layers of control and coercion traffickers use…
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How Our Rescue Is Supporting Human Trafficking and Child Protection Efforts During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Large-scale events, like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bring together communities, fans, businesses, and visitors from around the world. With matches taking place across 16 host markets, the World Cup requires extensive planning and coordination among public safety agencies, community organizations, and multidisciplinary partners long before the first match begins…
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Internet Safety for Parents: Guiding Children Through the Digital Age
Internet safety has become every parent's critical responsibility as kids navigate social media and online games with increasing exposure to exploitation and predators. Learn practical strategies to protect children while encouraging safe digital engagement.
Understanding CSAM: Equipping Communities to Protect and Prevent
Child sexual abuse material (CSAM), commonly known as child pornography, is a crime plaguing lives on a global scale. To date, Google has reported 2.8 million instances of CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Learn more about this growing issue here.
What Is Sextortion?
Sextortion is a growing problem for young people today. At Our Rescue, we want you to be empowered to keep predators out of your homes via the internet. This free guide helps individuals understand sextortion and how to address the topic with children and teens.
Our Rescue Perspectives
Candid discussions with Our Rescue experts about the challenges in combating human trafficking and child exploitation. Together, we can bring about change through action and advocacy.
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Human Trafficking
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Our Perspectives
Human Trafficking During Conflict: A Crisis for Women, Peace, and Security
Our Rescue Perspective: Renata Parras General Counsel, Our Rescue As of June 2026, the global landscape of conflict has reached a historic high, with more state-based armed conflicts active than at any point since the end of World War II. While major wars in the Middle East and the Ukraine have dominated international…
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Euphoria and Human Trafficking: What the Show Gets Right and Where It Misses the Mark
By Amy Bruins, Vice President of Community Impact, Our Rescue Mature Content Warning: This article discusses mature themes portrayed in Euphoria, including addiction, sexual exploitation, coercion, assault, commercial sexual exploitation, forced criminality, and human trafficking. Euphoria (HBO) has never been a show that shies away from difficult subjects. The series explores complex and often uncomfortable themes including addiction, coercion,…
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Law Enforcement and Mental Health: Addressing Trauma in Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Investigations
By Jim Cole, Senior Advisor for Cyber Strategy and Child Protection, Our Rescue Published in recognition of National Police Week, May 2026 People ask me, “How do you do it?” Not my law enforcement colleagues. They already know the answer, or they have their own version of it. The question…
Mission Stories
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Latin America
Mission Stories
The Power of Your Voice Returns to Manta: Join the 2nd Annual 1K, 5K & 10K Race Against Child Exploitation
Raising our voices, taking our steps, and standing together as we race for a safer future for every child in Ecuador On September 20, 2026, hundreds of runners, families, advocates, and community members will gather in Manta, Ecuador, for the second annual El Poder De Tu Voz, The Power of…
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Field Operations
Mission Stories
U.S./Canada
Tracking Hidden Evidence: How One ESD K9 is Helping Fight Human Trafficking in Alaska
When we think of police dogs, we may envision the intense stare of a German Shepherd or the explosive speed of a Belgian Malinois in pursuit of a fleeing suspect. Few imagine a calm and quiet Labrador Retriever methodically moving through a clutter-filled room, nose to the floor, searching every square inch for electronic devices that could hold the evidence needed to rescue a child and bring offenders to justice. …
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When Every Second Counts: Operation FENIX 256 Rescues 17-Year-Old Ecuadorian Girl from Future of Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
At the end of 2025, Our Rescue’s Latin America team came together with the Ecuadorian National Police (ENP) Anti-Trafficking Unit (UNAT) and the Attorney General’s Office (FGE) to execute Operation FENIX 256, a joint effort that would span multiple regions and confront a criminal network known for human trafficking and exploitation. This is the story of…
Our Rescue announcements
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Our Rescue Announces $250,000 July Gift Match to Fight Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY – July 1, 2026 – Our Rescue, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and child exploitation, today announced a $250,000 matching gift campaign to support its mission throughout the month of July. Thanks to the generosity of the Three Sisters Foundation,…
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Our Rescue Remembers Board Member James Sweeney
Our Rescue is saddened to hear of James Sweeney’s passing. A member of our Board of Directors since 2024, James championed our mission to protect children and to support human trafficking survivors, lending his voice, knowledge, and experience to this cause. James was a kind, thoughtful presence on our board, and a…
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Grants
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Our Rescue Announces 8 Recipients of the 2026 Survivor Care Impact Grant
Our Rescue’s Survivor Care program provides Impact Grant for United States based non-profit organizations whose mission aligns with Our Rescue’s commitment to end human trafficking and child exploitation while empowering survivors to reclaim their lives and thrive on their healing journeys. In support of this mission, Our Rescue’s Survivor Care program works in partnership with service…
OUR RESCUE MENTIONS IN THE NEWS
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Nine women rescued and ‘la mami’ arrested in local, 7/8/26
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‘Children’s worst nightmare’: Prosecutors say Libertyville teacher recorded numerous students, used AI to create child sex abuse, 7/8/26
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Eight arrested in Taney County human trafficking sting, 7/14/26
