THE PROBLEM
Sex trafficking, child pornography (CSAM), and sextortion is on the rise
The United States is one of the worst offenders worldwide in creating and purchasing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), images, and videos, involving child pornography and child sex trafficking.
One in Eight children are sexually abused by age 18
20 to 40 incidents of sex trafficking occur daily
70% of abusers have victimized 50 to 150 children
THE EVIDENCE IS HARD TO FIND
Technology is fueling the problem
Ninety percent of cases involve digital content stored on devices that perpetrators purchase and sell.
Sex traffickers and child abusers utilize hidden cameras and hard-to-find digital storage devices to engage in illegal activities, such as creating and distributing child sexual abuse materials.
Law enforcement agencies face significant challenges in finding hidden storage devices used to prosecute offenders.
HOW WE STOP THIS
ELECTRONIC DETECTION POLICE DOGS
Electronic Detection Dogs Find Evidence Used to Prosecute Sex Traffickers
Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is often saved on small digital devices, usually missed by human law enforcement officers, but our electronic sniffing dogs can find this valuable evidence, helping to convict abusers and break the cycle of abuse.
Defenders For Children assists law enforcement by raising funds to acquire, train, and place electronic detection dogs with law enforcement agencies around the USA.
Electronic Detection K9s Save Children.
The more K9s working, the more children can be rescued, and more abusers can be stopped for many years!
Who We Are
12+
States Nationwide are protected by our ESD K9s
34+
Electronic Storage Detection K9s Donated
3,200+
Hidden Devices Found that would have been missed otherwise
1000's
Children & Adults Helped
We are
Defenders For Children
We are a non-profit charity organization.
For 16+ years our mission has been to prevent child abuse, sex trafficking, and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by creating and implementing projects that raise community awareness. We aim to educate adults and children, assist law enforcement, and increase community involvement to keep children safe.
Our Work is Divided Into 4 Core Objectives
Increase
Awareness
We raise awareness and educate the public of this growing problem by connecting law enforcement and communities across the nation
Fundraise &
Support
We raise funds to acquire, train, and place electronic detection dogs with law enforcement agencies around the USA
Educate & Support Law Enforcement
We educate & support law enforcement in many different ways-- with the donation and FREE use of our ESD K9s on searches and with trauma support & training
Place Electronic Detection Dogs
We acquire, train, and place electronic detection dogs with law enforcement agencies as a much needed resource
Join us in the fight to Save Children and stop those that hurt them!
IN THE PRESS
OUR PARTNERS
