Guardian Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that prevents and disrupts the sex trafficking of women and children in the United States.

Until all are free from sex trafficking in the United States.
Ava dreamed of becoming a photographer, but a social media opportunity turned into a nightmare. Trapped by a trafficker, her future seemed lost—until Guardian Group’s Project 1591 helped identify her.

Many like Ava are still waiting to be found. Join us in the fight.

Sex Trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world. Including here in the United States.
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15-years-old is the average age of victims entering the sex trade.
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150,000 new escort ads are posted online in America daily, selling people.
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Only 0.5% of victims are identified to law enforcement for recovery.

“Society cannot address what it cannot identify.”

– John Cotton Richmond

Richmond has dedicated his career to fighting human trafficking—as a longtime federal prosecutor, founder of the Human Trafficking Institute, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Combat Trafficking (2018–2021).

Victim identification changes everything.

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Victims identified to date

Identifying victims means recovery is possible, and lives are transformed.

Guardian Group’s expert analysts, supported by a dedicated network of global volunteers, are committed to ending domestic sex trafficking through proactive victim identification and critical support for law enforcement nationwide.

Many law enforcement agencies struggle with limited resources to combat trafficking effectively. Through the Project 1591 program, we provide the essential analytical work necessary to identify victims along with relevant accounts that may contain evidence needed to show force, fraud, or coercion is happening. Once identified, this validated information is shared with law enforcement for free, enabling them to take swift action without exhausting their investigative resources.

How will you help provide freedom today?

Make an Impact every month

For just $15.91 a month you can help fund victim identifications.

Use your skills to help identify victims.

Become a volunteer and watch the impact grow.

Give creatively and strategically.

There are multiple ways to make an impact though different giving options.

Become a part of something bigger than yourself.

Freedom Starts Here