PART 1/2: A monumental day for a graduating class ⁠ ⁠ On March 31st, eight women got dressed in their caps and gowns to ...

PART 1/2: A monumental day for a graduating class ⁠ ⁠ On March 31st, eight women got dressed in their caps and gowns to ...

PART 1/2: A monumental day for a graduating class ⁠ ⁠ On March 31st, eight women got dressed in their caps and gowns to celebrate a day that they would never forget. It was the beginning of a new journey forward for every single one of them. This day, not only marked a monumental milestone for the graduating class, but also for O.U.R. Aftercare and our partners, Rahab Uganda. ⁠ ⁠ The women that stood before them in their caps and gowns gleaming with light, were survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Some of the women were repatriated from the Mediterranean, and others had been trafficked, or sexually exploited in Uganda. ⁠ ⁠ O.U.R. Aftercare had the honor of partnering with Rahab Uganda, who helped support and guide these women through their aftercare healing process. Rahab Uganda, is an organization committed to restoring the self-image and personal transformation of women who are survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.⁠ ⁠ Rahab Uganda has been instrumental in supporting and guiding these women through a 9-month program. The program offers an array of vocational training, teaching five to nine different trades to support the women on their path of employment. With the mission to set up survivors for success in their future career endeavors, the program seeks to offer a variety of skill sets available to them. ⁠

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We are thrilled to announce that K9 Iris and her handler, Detective Pete Deates, recently received a new set of wheels! ...

We are thrilled to announce that K9 Iris and her handler, Detective Pete Deates, recently received a new set of wheels! ...

We are thrilled to announce that K9 Iris and her handler, Detective Pete Deates, recently received a new set of wheels! O.U.R. teamed up with Lynch Chevrolet in Wisconsin to purchase a vehicle for Iris and Detective Deates to use as they conduct investigations. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @_k9iris is one of the newest O.U.R.-sponsored Electronic Storage Device (ESD) detection canines. Detective Deates has utilized Iris on multiple search warrants where she located evidence. This is a vital piece to a successful prosecution of the accused offender. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ To maintain her skills, members of local law enforcement give Iris daily challenges to find hidden memory cards throughout the department. Her training and other costs are 100% funded by O.U.R.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We are excited to see the continued good that Iris and Detective Deates will do with the support of this new vehicle. Because it will be used for surveillance, the donated vehicle is not the one shown in the photo. To read the full story, click the link in our bio. Picture credit: Kenosha News

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Street Outreach Roundup Update: Here are some ways O.U.R. is helping out around the world! Kenya: Aftercare and develo...

Street Outreach Roundup Update: Here are some ways O.U.R. is helping out around the world! Kenya: Aftercare and develo...

Street Outreach Roundup Update: Here are some ways O.U.R. is helping out around the world! Kenya: Aftercare and development staff supported street outreach with Because All Children Matter (BACM) by serving food and humanitarian aid to 50 children, women, and men who are at high risk of being exploited and sexually abused. The team was accompanied by Kenyan authorities, whose goal was to identify those who are being trafficked or exploited. Onsite medical support was provided by a nurse for a boy that was bleeding and badly beaten. Thailand: In March, O.U.R. aftercare participated in a multi-agency street outreach aimed at reaching vulnerable children who are at risk of trafficking. O.U.R. sponsored food, school supplies, and other necessities, to provide for these children and families. Nepal: Spanning from January to February, O.U.R. supported a survivor-led NGO in donating food and hygiene items to over 65 women and girls who are survivors of human trafficking. During outreach, O.U.R.’s partners were introduced to “Natalie”, who was in her 20’s. As a child, she was forced into marriage with an older man who was an alcoholic and extremely abusive, and ended up abandoning her and her children. During the pandemic, Natalie lost her job and her previous employer forced her into sex work. Aftercare partners were able to immediately provide her children with food and aftercare resources. Florida, USA: O.U.R. continues to support Empowered To Change (ETC), a drop-in and triage center for sexual assault and human trafficking. ETC staff and law enforcement regularly walk the streets looking for the lost and hurting. O.U.R. was able to join them during the Super Bowl to supply them with street outreach items, answer phone messages, respond to those in need, and reach out to those who were being exploited. Local and national nonprofits, aftercare, and law enforcement continue to work in unity to provide healing resources and aftercare to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation on the streets of Florida. We are so grateful for the continual street outreach programs that O.U.R. is able to be a part of, offering healing and support to those in need.

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Operation Underground Railroad is excited to announce its official partnership with @faceforwardla, a nonprofit that pro...

Operation Underground Railroad is excited to announce its official partnership with @faceforwardla, a nonprofit that pro...

Operation Underground Railroad is excited to announce its official partnership with @faceforwardla, a nonprofit that provides pro-bono reconstructive surgeries and emotional support services to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other cruel acts.⁠ ⁠ “We are thrilled to announce this partnership,” said Jessica Mass, O.U.R. VP of Aftercare. “Face Forward International is a wonderful organization, and through our collaboration, we can now help more survivors receive added solutions to support them in their journeys forward.”⁠ ⁠ O.U.R. is already working to help six women who are survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation to receive treatment from Face Forward in the coming months. The survivors’ treatments have been planned, and we look forward to the day that they can take this step in their healing process. ⁠ ⁠ See our link in profile to watch the full video.

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Last year, the O.U.R. Ops Team coordinated with local law enforcement on an operation in South America called Operation ...

Last year, the O.U.R. Ops Team coordinated with local law enforcement on an operation in South America called Operation ...

Last year, the O.U.R. Ops Team coordinated with local law enforcement on an operation in South America called Operation Eternal Spring. Twenty-year-old “Amelia” is one of the survivors that our aftercare team has continued to work with.⁠ ⁠ Amelia is interested in physical fitness, and thanks to your donations, O.U.R. helped her enroll in a program to realize her goal of becoming a certified personal trainer. Our team also took her shopping to buy professional clothes to wear in job interviews.⁠ ⁠ Amelia deals with a drug addiction as a result of her abuse. She is currently attending weekly support groups, motivated by a desire to support her family. We are inspired by her story and can’t wait to see her achieve all her dreams.

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Our K9s have been doing incredible work in February and March! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The K9s that O.U.R. funds are trained as Electronic...

Our K9s have been doing incredible work in February and March! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The K9s that O.U.R. funds are trained as Electronic...

Our K9s have been doing incredible work in February and March! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The K9s that O.U.R. funds are trained as Electronic Storage Device (ESD) Detection K9s by @JordanDetectionK9. These incredible dogs help alert on pieces of evidence that are often hidden and small in size. The K9s can sniff out the unique chemical scent of the devices and help law enforcement discover evidence faster than by human search alone. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ In Colorado, K9 ASCII assisted a neighboring police department on a search warrant at a local residence. ASCII indicated an area during the search, where the suspect’s device was found to contain child sexual abuse material (CSAM). She also identified several other devices hidden in drawers. Her assistance was vital to locating the hidden devices throughout the search warrant. We are so grateful to hear of her work!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ When K9 Taylor isn’t regularly visiting schools or civic institutions, he is winning first place medals in The United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) competition! The team was so excited to hear that in March, K9 Taylor competed in the USPCA Region 1 field trials for electronic detection K9s, and scored 199.67 out of 200! He and his handler took FIRST place in the National competition. We are so proud of our K9s, knowing that their rigorous training and skillset are at the forefront of electronic detection!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Over in Washington, K9 Chip assisted in a child sexual abuse material investigation. During the warrant, K9 Chip alerted on a cell phone and a thumb drive belonging to the suspect that was missed during the original search. Having these skilled K9s is imperative to law enforcement, as they can find things that we humans can’t, with our senses alone. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Our K9s continue to make us incredibly proud of the honorable work they are doing with law enforcement on the field. O.U.R. is eager to continue to expand the K9 program throughout the year 2021, and aid law enforcement in the continual fight against child sex trafficking.

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O.U.R.’s Aftercare Team was recently referred to a 22-year-old woman named “Sofia” by a government agency in South Ameri...

O.U.R.’s Aftercare Team was recently referred to a 22-year-old woman named “Sofia” by a government agency in South Ameri...

O.U.R.’s Aftercare Team was recently referred to a 22-year-old woman named “Sofia” by a government agency in South America. She had been trafficked by an U.S. man and had become addicted to the drugs he gave her. The man has since been arrested, and Sofia has worked hard to overcome her addiction by attending rehab and a weekly support group.⁠ ⁠ Our team met with Sofia and asked her how we could help her reach her goals. She told us that she needed $75 to pay off her outstanding lunch money fees, so she could finally receive her high school diploma. The school withheld her diploma until this balance was paid. We immediately paid off the debt, and she is now learning English and preparing to take college entrance exams.⁠ ⁠ It is important to our aftercare team members to take the time to listen to survivors and identify their specific needs to help them progress on their healing journeys.⁠ It was only $75 that empowered her to continue in her dreams. We want you to know these stories because donors sometimes say they wish they could give more. Every amount helps change lives as we empower survivors in their individual needs and dreams.

O.U.R.’s Aftercare Team was recently referred to a 22-year-old woman named “Sofia” by a government agency in South Ameri... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CN8M9xbrhxG

We are incredibly grateful for the thousands of O.U.R. Volunteers across the globe who dedicate so much time and talent ...

We are incredibly grateful for the thousands of O.U.R. Volunteers across the globe who dedicate so much time and talent ...

We are incredibly grateful for the thousands of O.U.R. Volunteers across the globe who dedicate so much time and talent to raising awareness and money for the cause. We can’t thank you enough for standing with us in our mission to free children from sex trafficking and exploitation. ⁠ ⁠ Are you an O.U.R. Volunteer? Comment below what state or country you are spreading awareness in! ⁠#WhyIVolunteer4OUR⁠ ⁠ (If you want to raise awareness or funds in your area, see our link in profile to register!)

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Here are some drawings that were recently done by survivors in the care of our amazing aftercare partners. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Many su...

Here are some drawings that were recently done by survivors in the care of our amazing aftercare partners. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Many su...

Here are some drawings that were recently done by survivors in the care of our amazing aftercare partners. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Many survivors whom we support find healing through art therapy. This can help them heal from the past and draw hope to face the future. One girl drew herself living her dream as a fashion designer, and another drew herself as a future teacher. Another girl drew herself spending time with her mother, and another drew herself on the way to school with her brother. Art is a wonderful avenue to healing and helping survivors to ponder their future.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The survivors who drew these pictures live in an aftercare home in South Asia that O.U.R. sponsors. The aftercare home is a safe space that provides a variety of support for the survivors, including legal assistance, counseling, education, and more.

Here are some drawings that were recently done by survivors in the care of our amazing aftercare partners. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Many su... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CN28tStgGlH

OPERATION NEIGHBOR: 2 girls are rescued after being trafficked by a neighborhood family ⁠ ⁠ With O.U.R.'s support, AIM S...

OPERATION NEIGHBOR: 2 girls are rescued after being trafficked by a neighborhood family ⁠ ⁠ With O.U.R.'s support, AIM S...

OPERATION NEIGHBOR: 2 girls are rescued after being trafficked by a neighborhood family ⁠ ⁠ With O.U.R.'s support, AIM SWAT and local police arrested the neighbor family members who had been trafficking these girls to men in the neighborhood. The offenders would persuade the girls, ages 13 and 14, to leave their homes while their parents were gone. They would then take the minors to locations in the neighborhood and sell the young girls to men who would sexually exploit them.⁠ ⁠ Upon returning from one of the trips, the girls’ mother was home and discovered the atrocity of what was occurring. She immediately called the police to report the incident and receive help in prosecuting the offenders. The girls are now receiving care at AIM’s partnering aftercare center.⁠ ⁠ All three suspects were arrested and charged with child sex trafficking-related offenses and will be prosecuted accordingly. AIM’s legal team will represent the survivors in the upcoming legal proceedings.⁠ ⁠ O.U.R. is beyond grateful to have supported @aim_org in Operation Neighbor. Arrests such as this one, wouldn’t be possible without the combined efforts of organizations who seek to end child sex trafficking and rescue survivors out of the darkness.⁠

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O.U.R. fully sponsors more than 20 Electronic Storage Device (ESD) detection K9s across the U.S. These K9s assist law en...

O.U.R. fully sponsors more than 20 Electronic Storage Device (ESD) detection K9s across the U.S. These K9s assist law en...

O.U.R. fully sponsors more than 20 Electronic Storage Device (ESD) detection K9s across the U.S. These K9s assist law enforcement agencies in their communities to conduct search warrants. The dogs are specially trained to sniff out devices such as USB drives, hard drives and SIM cards that often contain evidence needed to prosecute child predators.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Our K9s have been busy the past couples months! Check out these highlights from February and March:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ K9 Lucy in Arkansas helped execute search warrants that led to the arrests of six child predators and the rescue of one survivor. One man is facing up to 20 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material that he allegedly uploaded to his Tumblr account.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ In Iowa, K9 Mousse's efforts led to the arrests of two individuals and the identification of two child victims. Mousse also sat in on police interviews with many of the victims to help them stay calm in otherwise stressful situations.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ An assistant track coach for a school in North Dakota is facing charges for the possession of child sexual abuse material. K9 Jib assisted in the search warrant of the man's home after law enforcement received a tip that he had shared sexually exploitative images of children on Twitter.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Three individuals in Minnesota were arrested after K9 Sota and local law enforcement uncovered evidence of their crimes. During the execution of one search warrant, Sota discovered a small USB drive hidden in a tightly wrapped pile of clothes; the drive contained hundreds of sexually exploitative images of children. After the drive was found, the suspect admitted to downloading the child sexual abuse material. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We are pleased to see the great work these K9s continue to do to keep kids in their communities safe.

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Between January and March, O.U.R. and its regional partners are honored to have helped repatriate 34 migrant domestic wo...

Between January and March, O.U.R. and its regional partners are honored to have helped repatriate 34 migrant domestic wo...

Between January and March, O.U.R. and its regional partners are honored to have helped repatriate 34 migrant domestic workers from the Mediterranean who have been exploited and trafficked on the job, and support their journeys back to their home countries in West Africa. ⁠ ⁠ Many women travel from Africa to the Mediterranean in search of employment opportunities, and unfortunately, upon arrival, find these agencies are false. The “employers” take the workers’ phones and documentation and begin the dark cycle of exploitation. There is a mixture of labor trafficking that often also includes sexual exploitation.⁠ ⁠ If the women are able to escape, they risk the vulnerability of being identified by local law enforcement and falsely imprisoned for not having personal documentation. Oftentimes, their employer will accuse them of stealing, and having false criminal charges placed against them as well. Once they are in prison, however, O.U.R. can step in and provide all of the services needed in order to facilitate their freedom.⁠ ⁠ One of O.U.R.‘s full-time contractors in the Mediterranean helps organize and facilitate the paperwork necessary to get the women out of prison. Once the negotiations have been finalized with local law enforcement and the court, O.U.R. purchases the survivors’ flights home to freedom.⁠ ⁠ Before arriving, O.U.R. aftercare has arranged with a local partner to meet them at the airport. They provide transportation and organize aftercare services and vocational training for them as needed. ⁠ ⁠ In one of the West African countries, donations have helped fund a new aftercare program run by O.U.R.’s partners, to support these women as they return home. ⁠ O.U.R. is grateful to have repatriated 34 survivors from the Mediterranean back to their homes in Africa, and the team will be nearby to offer any additional support to the survivors as they heal and integrate back into life at home.

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In Thailand, an operation known as Operation Tofusung began last September to rescue four underage females from an offen...

In Thailand, an operation known as Operation Tofusung began last September to rescue four underage females from an offen...

In Thailand, an operation known as Operation Tofusung began last September to rescue four underage females from an offender. The O.U.R. Ops Team came across an online profile selling minors for sex, which the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) verified and launched an official investigation. This led to O.U.R. Ops Team members going undercover to help on the operation together with the local police.⁠ ⁠ Since the rescue operation in September of 2020, the offender has been on the run. In March of this year, the trafficker was finally located and arrested by the Royal Thai Police.⁠ ⁠ He has been charged with human trafficking-related charges, and his request for bail has been denied due to the nature and seriousness of the offenses. ⁠ ⁠ At the time of his arrest, another survivor, age 16, was rescued and is currently in an aftercare facility where she is receiving care and support from O.U.R.’s Aftercare team and local government agencies. ⁠ ⁠ We are grateful that the Royal Thai Police were able to locate and arrest the trafficker after he fled from law enforcement. ⁠ ⁠ The survivors involved in the operation are currently on their path of healing, and O.U.R. will continue to support them in whichever way they need.⁠

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Meet Layla! She is the newest furry arrival at Hope Center Indy. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Todd Jordan of Jordan Detection K9 was surprised ...

Meet Layla! She is the newest furry arrival at Hope Center Indy. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Todd Jordan of Jordan Detection K9 was surprised ...

Meet Layla! She is the newest furry arrival at Hope Center Indy. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Todd Jordan of Jordan Detection K9 was surprised to hear that a supporter of Operation Underground Railroad wanted to donate a Labrador Retriever to the ESD K9 program. His program had yet to include puppies, but Robert Christian, who contributes IT resources to O.U.R., and his wife Jessica, had an idea to donate one of their Labrador puppies to serve as a “puppy pilot program” to Jordan’s existing training. After discussing more, Jordan realized this idea could benefit the residents at the Hope Center.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Layla will be placed into the puppy pilot program at Hope Center Indy where she will live for the next year and be utilized as a comfort K9 for the residents. The program is designed to assist Hope Center residents, many of whom are recovering from domestic abuse, addictions, and human trafficking, in their healing process.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ K9 Layla will be trained by both Jordan Detection K9 and her puppy raiser, Emily. Emily is a recent graduate of the Hope Center and is also working there as a full-time employee. Being able to train and raise Layla is benefitting Emily as well, for she is interested in pursuing a career with animals. The love these two have for one another is the gift that keeps on giving!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Once Layla turns a year old and reaches adulthood, she will be trained in Electronic Storage Detection and placed with a law enforcement handler during search warrants to seek out hidden devices that contain child abuse material. K9 Layla will be used on and off the scene, helping fight against exploitation and potentially comforting survivors thereafter. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We are so grateful for our new furry friend and her puppy trainer Emily! Thank you to Robert and Jessica Christian for the donation!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ *Photos courtesy of Todd Jordan Detection K9 (Facebook)

Meet Layla! She is the newest furry arrival at Hope Center Indy. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Todd Jordan of Jordan Detection K9 was surprised ... was originally published here https://www.instagram.com/p/CNlWjjBgTee

“Hailey,” who was nine at the time, was swimming in her local community swimming pool down the street from her home in S...

“Hailey,” who was nine at the time, was swimming in her local community swimming pool down the street from her home in S...

“Hailey,” who was nine at the time, was swimming in her local community swimming pool down the street from her home in South America when her neighbor, who was an adult male, followed her into the bathroom.⁠ ⁠ This male predator, whom Hailey trusted as her neighbor, then exploited her in the restroom, which began a vicious cycle of Hailey being trafficked, from one offender to the next. ⁠ ⁠ One afternoon, a member of the community saw that Hailey was frequenting the bathroom and noticed the strange behavior of her coming and going nature. This individual notified local authorities, and Hailey was identified as a victim of child trafficking. Shortly after the community member notified authorities, Hailey was rescued and placed into an aftercare facility near her home. ⁠ ⁠ O.U.R. and anti-trafficking NGO @libertasinternational were able to combine their efforts to support Hailey as she healed in the aftercare facility. They taught Hailey about her rights and values and continued to support her in any way that she needed. ⁠ ⁠ Upon transitioning out of the aftercare facility, Hailey returned home with her family with a newfound understanding of her rights and what she could do should she ever feel uncomfortable. When she returned home to her neighborhood, there was a 19 year old boy who told Hailey, now 12, that he wanted to be her boyfriend. Even at such a young age, because of the guidance she received in the aftercare home, Hailey intuitively knew this was wrong and turned to someone she trusted for help. Local police were able to intervene, and the young male was removed from Hailey’s vicinity.⁠ ⁠ As she continues to grow, Hailey is now aware of her rights and boundaries and can act accordingly. O.U.R. is so incredibly grateful to see Hailey doing so well. O.U.R. will continue to be in contact with her and provide support as needed.⁠ ⁠

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In case you missed it, here is the full video announcing our partnership with @phoenixdreamcenter.

In case you missed it, here is the full video announcing our partnership with @phoenixdreamcenter.

In case you missed it, here is the full video announcing our partnership with @phoenixdreamcenter.

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O.U.R.-funded K9 May works alongside law enforcement in her Kentucky community. She recently assisted on search warrants...

O.U.R.-funded K9 May works alongside law enforcement in her Kentucky community. She recently assisted on search warrants...

O.U.R.-funded K9 May works alongside law enforcement in her Kentucky community. She recently assisted on search warrants that led to the arrests of two men. Kevin Wright, 44 years old, was charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material after law enforcement seized technological equipment used to facilitate the crime. Another undercover police investigation led to the arrest of 32-year-old David Kiper, who is facing multiple charges for the possession and creation of child sexual abuse material.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Electronic Storage Device (ESD) detection K9s like May are able to sniff out hidden storage devices that human investigators would need much longer to find. This discovered evidence aids in the prosecution of alleged child predators. K9 May is one of over 20 O.U.R.-funded K9s around the United States, working hard to ensure child predators are brought to justice. See our link in profile for the full news articles.

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Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a terrifying notion for victims and parents alike. The realities of online exploit...

Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a terrifying notion for victims and parents alike. The realities of online exploit...

Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a terrifying notion for victims and parents alike. The realities of online exploitation are far-reaching and complex. ⁠ ⁠ CSAM is any representation of a child (real or virtual), engaged in real or simulated sexual activities, or any representation of a child for primarily sexual purposes.⁠ ⁠ Our new article will help you understand what child sexual abuse material is, how exploiters operate, and what actions to take if you happen to inadvertently come across this type of content. It is important to not perpetuate the issue by sharing it further. See our link in profile for actionable steps that all community members, including parents and educators, can take to protect children.

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O.U.R. is honored to officially announce a partnership with the Phoenix Dream Center, as both organizations come togethe...

O.U.R. is honored to officially announce a partnership with the Phoenix Dream Center, as both organizations come togethe...

O.U.R. is honored to officially announce a partnership with the Phoenix Dream Center, as both organizations come together to provide healing and aftercare for survivors of human trafficking. The Phoenix Dream Center is one of the nation’s largest human trafficking program for young adults, located in the heart of Phoenix. The Phoenix Dream Center is a non-profit committed to providing community outreach programs while healing the homeless, incarcerated, addicted, and most predominantly survivors of human trafficking. With a donation from O.U.R., the center plans to install new emergency room housing, remodel its counseling and recreation rooms, and renovate its teen center. For the past year, O.U.R. volunteers have supported various Dream Center street outreach initiatives, handing out food, clothing and other essential items and assisting with a massive toy drive at Christmas that brought in thousands of gifts. O.U.R. is looking forward to the ongoing partnership with the @phoenixdreamcenter to help survivors of human trafficking in the Phoenix community. See link in profile for the full video about our partnership.

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OPERATION CASTING CALL UPDATE: With the support of the O.U.R. Ops Team, Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (...

OPERATION CASTING CALL UPDATE: With the support of the O.U.R. Ops Team, Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (...

OPERATION CASTING CALL UPDATE: With the support of the O.U.R. Ops Team, Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) seized about a half a million files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from one of Thailand’s best-known modeling agencies, the largest amount O.U.R. has ever seen seized in Thailand at one time. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The main individual at the modeling agency has been arrested and charged with “downloading pornographic material onto a computer system for online dissemination, molestation of minors under 13 years of age, sexual assault and separating minors from their parents for sexual purposes” (thaipbsworld.com).⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The seamless and coordinated effort in which Thai law enforcement, multiple Thai governmental agencies, foreign law enforcement, and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) were assembled, deployed and utilized can only be described as remarkable. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ A press conference was held on February 16th, 2021 where O.U.R.’s Thailand Director “Art” gave a brief talk on the case. The conference was also used as an opportunity to request parents who had children attend the academy to come forward. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We are beyond grateful for the success of this large-scale operation. See link in profile for the full story. ⁠⁠

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April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, which gives communities and families the opportunity to work together to prevent ch...

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, which gives communities and families the opportunity to work together to prevent ch...

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, which gives communities and families the opportunity to work together to prevent child abuse and neglect.⁠ ⁠ The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse as (at minimum):⁠ Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act, which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. ⁠ ⁠ The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 recently added the requirement to include sex trafficking victims in the definition of child abuse and neglect (Src: 2019 Child Maltreatment Report). As of a few years ago, sex trafficking was added as a maltreatment type included in reports to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS). ⁠ ⁠ We are grateful for those working behind the scenes to help prevent the abuse of children. Visit childwelfare.org to learn more about this issue.

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