TEAM 1591
Strength in Numbers: Empower Our Fight Against Trafficking
Our Summer 2024 Goal
Human trafficking – the buying and selling of people – is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Our Summer 2024 “Strength in Numbers” campaign aims to add 524 new community members to Team 1591 to support the addition of a crucial internal Analysis Team member. On average a skilled analyst can identify a minimum of 250 victims per year. Meaning with the addition of an analyst, we can amplify our impact by increasing support to more law enforcement officers, offering more victims a way out, bringing traffickers to justice and safeguarding more lives.
524
team members
$15.91
every month
250
victims identified annually
at a minimum
Real Stories, Real Change
Meet Charlotte, a survivor who was recovered thanks to the diligent work of Guardian Group’s internal Analysis Team. An analyst recognized indicators of trafficking in an escort ad listing Charlotte for sale, they then worked to determine her true identity. This information was shared with local law enforcement and led to a successful law enforcement operation, saving Charlotte and others from a life of exploitation. Charlotte is now thriving and rebuilding her life.
*Name and image changed to protect from further exploitation
Why We Need an Analyst
An analyst plays a powerful role in our counter trafficking efforts by:
- Identifying Patterns: Analyzing data to uncover trafficking patterns where our law enforcement partners are standing ready to take action.
- Supporting Law Enforcement: Providing valuable information online to law enforcement partners for their targeted operations.
- Protecting Victims: Enhancing law enforcement’s ability to locate victims and offer them a path to freedom.
The Power of Monthly Donations
Monthly donations provide us with recurring, reliable funding that allows us to:
- Plan Effectively: Develop and implement long-term strategies and prioritize focus with confidence.
- Allocate Resources Wisely: Ensure every dollar is used for maximum impact.
- Sustain Our Mission: Maintain and adapt our efforts over time to address new challenges.
Why $15.91?
Where in the United States are you working?
Analysts that focus on a specific region of the United States become subject matter experts that are more efficient and effective in identifying sex trafficking in that region. Sex trafficking is transient by nature and victims tend to be exploited between the same cities over and over, sometimes referred to as a circuit. An analyst with the ability to focus regionally will recognize these patterns and victims, while simultaneously strengthening law enforcement partnerships in the same area, thus allowing for a proactive approach.