by Guardian Group | Dec 16, 2024 | Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking: Ava’s Story Ava Thompson was a 17-year-old with big dreams of becoming a photographer. She spent hours curating her social media feed, hoping her work would someday get noticed. One day, her wish seemed to come true when an account called...
by Guardian Group | Aug 19, 2024 | Sex Trafficking
Traveling opens the door to new experiences, cultures, and adventures. However, it’s crucial to stay vigilant and aware of darker realities, such as human trafficking. This issue affects countless people right here in the United States, and you can play a...
by Berkley Bedell | Mar 11, 2024 | Sex Trafficking
Imagine this… you pull into the gas station closest to your house late one evening, you are thirsty, so you decide to run in quick to grab something to drink. When you enter there are six other people in the convenience store including the clerk, one of these...
by Guardian Group | Nov 1, 2021 | Guardian Group Impact
She thought she was meeting her prince charming. She thought he loved her. She thought that she was going to get her happily ever after. She was 16. He knew she was vulnerable. He knew he could use his words and promises to control and manipulate her. He knew he was...
by Guardian Group | Nov 16, 2020 | Guardian Group Impact
The year of 2020 has been historical in countless ways and many of us were forced to pivot and adapt throughout the year. The fight against sex trafficking was no different. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported a 106% increase in...
