Guardian Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that prevents and disrupts the sex trafficking of women and children in the United States.
Ava was a 17-year-old with big dreams of becoming a photographer. When an opportunity arose through social media, it seemed like the break she’d been waiting for. But what started as an exciting invitation to a photography workshop quickly turned into a nightmare. Trapped by a trafficker and stripped of her freedom, Ava’s life took a terrifying turn.
Thankfully, Guardian Group’s Project 1591 team stepped in. An analyst identified Ava in an online ad, uncovering the truth. Through swift collaboration with law enforcement, Ava was recovered and safely returned home.
Countless individuals like Ava are still waiting to be found. With your support, Guardian Group can continue to identify those trapped in modern slavery.
Sex Trafficking occurs in the shadows at an unprecedented scale. In the United States.
of underage victims reported being sold online
150,000 new escort ads are posted online in America every day
of minor victims that had a trafficker report wanting help, while 70% report never or rarely being offered any
The average age of entry into the sex trade is 15-years-old with the majority being US citizens or here legally
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Analysis Team
Our Analysis Team is comprised of seasoned intelligence professionals that provide free services to Law Enforcement nationwide. Together proactively countering the crime of sex trafficking in the US.
This team identifies US based victims of sex trafficking, through the proactive online research of Publicly Available Information. Once an identity is confirmed and corroborated, findings are compiled into a report and securely passed to location specific law enforcement at no charge.
Guardian Group stands ready, at law enforcement’s request, to provide online research support for their counter sex trafficking operations. Assist with lead development and best practice recommendations, based on current trafficking tactics and trends.
Whether it is proactive or reactive support to law enforcement our Analysis Team utilizes the Guardian Group developed I³EA® methodology to act as a nationwide force multiplier.