Our Impact

Because Every Child Deserves to Be Safe.

Guardian Group’s expert analysts and global volunteer force proactively identify victims of domestic sex trafficking and provide critical analytical support to law enforcement. Through Project 1591, we deliver validated leads, at no cost, so agencies can act swiftly without draining their limited resources.

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Victims identified to date

Real Impact. Real Lives Changed.

From Volunteer Lead to Local Arrest with Federal Charges

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Victim Identified

Project 1591 volunteer spots a suspected trafficking victim online and submits lead through platform.

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Lead Vetted & Sent

Guardian Group’s analysts validate the lead and send it to law enforcement in the appropriate state, at no cost.

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Lead Redirected

The receiving officer realizes the case falls 100 miles outside their jurisdiction. They immediately alert their counterpart in the correct region.

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Action Taken

The second agencies swift response result in the victim being recovered safely, acknowledging trafficking and accepting services.

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Federal Charges Filed

The trafficker is arrested and charged federally thanks to the seamless, cross-agency coordination and support from Project 1591.

Every Identification Can Change a Life.

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Words From Our Law Enforcement Partners

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“The private/public partnership between Guardian Group and law enforcement is one of the best ways to help fight sex trafficking in your community.”

– Police Chief

“We simply don’t always have the officers available to do this kind of work. It is specialized and technical, and we don’t have the people on staff who have the experience dealing with it. For us to be able to take the information from highly skilled analysts at Guardian Group, who know how to do open-source intelligence, is a great way for us to leverage the information and have an impact in our local community.”

– Iowa Police Chief

“Working with Guardian Group on sex trafficking cases has led to multiple arrests, convictions, and the identification of gang related trafficking in our area and other states. The information they provide is timely, valuable, credible, and always a huge time saver. Partnering with them allows us to focus efforts on a successful recovery of a victim and the possible identification of a trafficker.”

– Oregon Police Department

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States with Law Enforcement Partners

Words From Our Volunteers

“I return to the application because I know I’m looking for someone’s son or daughter.”

– Project 1591 Volunteer

“Working with Guardian Group as a volunteer is an incredibly worthwhile experience. There aren’t a lot of opportunities out there to use OSINT skills for the greater good. Knowing that my contributions can help one of the most vulnerable groups of young people within the United States is extremely rewarding.”

– Project 1591 Volunteer

“I don’t like it when evil things are done to children.”

– Project 1591 Volunteer

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Certified Volunteers

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