by Guardian Group | Jul 1, 2022 | Sex Trafficking
It is that time of year where we fire up the grill, dress in our wildest combos of red, white, and blue, crack a cold drink and enjoy the fireworks shows all in celebration of freedom. For so many of us we will never know a life without this level of freedom. Yes, we...
by Guardian Group | Apr 25, 2022 | Sex Trafficking
How does someone become a victim of a trafficker? It is easy to assume type of crime will not happen to you or your young person, however, this type of predator is usually very smooth, and their intentions can be difficult to detect. There is a general cycle that each...
by Guardian Group | Dec 6, 2021 | Sex Trafficking
Why doesn’t she run away? Why doesn’t she try and escape? Why do victims of sex trafficking stay? These are questions we are asked frequently, and it is understandable why you would question this if you do not have a full grasp of the manipulation and trauma...
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 Berkley Bedell | Sep 6, 2021 | Sex Trafficking
No two survivors of human trafficking have the same story, making combating this crime that much more difficult. Read Erica’s story and learn more. Erica Erica grew up in a quiet rural town, known more for its rodeos and county fair than anything; a place where crime...