Parents, grandparents and guardians, every 22 seconds, a child is reported as targeted online. Here’s what every parent needs to know before this school year starts — the warning signs, and 7 steps to build the fence
The Cost The numbers are hard to read. That’s exactly why our teams read them every day. Every case Rescue 1’s R.I.S.E. Teams and SAF3CRU (SAFE Care Response Unit – pron. safe crew) touch starts as a data point in a report before it becomes a name and a face. What the national data showsNCMEC’s…
Why Trafficking Prevention Matters Every Day Every July we celebrate freedom out loud. For the people still trapped in trafficking, freedom is still something we’re fighting to give them. This Freedom Month, it’s easy to let the flags, faith, family, community, patriotism, and fireworks stand in for the whole idea of freedom. But for the…
Human trafficking is organized and adaptive. Our response must be disciplined and deployed. Join Rescue 1 Global’s Volunteer Mobilization & Training and move from concern to capacity as we work to Prevent. Rescue. Restore.
The more I desire to write and endeavor to understand the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation, the more I find myself standing where Athanasius once stood—humbled, aware that my words are found wanting under the weight of glory they attempt to communicate. He confessed that the deeper he pressed into the Divinity of the Word, the…
I’m often asked: “What makes Rescue 1 Global different?” Or in another form: “What sets you apart from other organizations?” Ten years ago, I used to answer boldly:“We’re holistic!”, “Others don’t minister the way we do!”, “Everything!” And while those answers carried pieces of truth, they were wrapped in a younger man’s zeal — a…
A behind-the-scenes look at the messy and miraculous work of Rescue 1 Global. The Brutal Reality Today wasn’t a rescue — it was the brutal reality of the aftermath of a life exploited, controlled, manipulated, and enslaved. It was one of those days that reminded us exactly why Rescue 1 Global exists — and why…
Our weekly South Nashville Outreach is where we mine for “gold, jewels, and precious stones” (1 Corinthians 3:12). Mining is a fitting metaphor to describe this work. Why? Because mining doesn’t feel efficient. You sift through many layers of earth before finding anything of value, and even then, what you find must be refined. The…
When we hear about human trafficking, many of us imagine it happening in faraway places, involving strangers in distant lands. The truth is far more unsettling—trafficking is happening right here, in our own communities, hidden in plain sight. Recently, a major human trafficking ring was dismantled, revealing a dark network operating in our backyard. The…
Human trafficking is a hidden crisis that affects thousands of individuals across Tennessee and beyond. In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves Initiative is dedicating February to combating this injustice, and Rescue 1 Global invites you to take action with us! Why This Matters Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, exploiting vulnerable…
As we close the chapter on 2024, we reflect on a year filled with resilience, transformation, and life-changing impact. Thanks to your unwavering support, Rescue 1 Global continued its mission to prevent human trafficking, provide critical services to survivors, and educate communities worldwide. A Year of Powerful Change This year, we:✅ Educated 113,175 individuals on…
Last night, as she sobbed, we sat beside her in that dark and quiet hour. There was no rush, no words to fill the silence—just the steady presence of being there and our continuous internal prayers for her to make it through this moment.