What We Do
Every man has influence. Every man has a network of other men that could be engaged in the fight; whether through awareness initiatives, political activism, funding solutions, or all of the above. This battle can only be won through the direct and sustained commitment of better men.
It all starts with awareness. The more men know about child sex trafficking, the more effective we will be in creating and sustaining prevention, restoration, and rescue solutions for victims.
We all started by taking the pledge and telling others why. How we take that message to others starting with our own children, and our friends at church or work is about as different as we are as men.
Vern, locomotive engineer: Started a group of Defenders who take actions.
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Actions include truckstop awareness events, motorcycle group outreach, organized a vigil. They meet regularly to encourage each other.
Tim, mason: He educated his 12-year-old daughter on the dangers of trafficking by reading Renting Lacy with her.
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She identified that an older man was working to recruit her friend online, and brought the information to Tim. That man was dangerous, and through Tim's teachings, the daughter's alertness likely saved the girl from harm.
Roger, architect: Took the message of The Defenders to his church.
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Is organizing men at his church to take the pledge. Presents the message of The Defenders to groups of men, and is wearing Defenders dog tags as a reminder of his pledge.
David, CPA: Wears Defenders shirts as a walking billboard.
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Wears his shirts in his daily work life, which creates questions when he's out in public. Also organized a benefit golf tournament for The Defenders.
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