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8 Boys Rescued from Online Exploitation

Eight boys are now free from online sexual exploitation (OSEC).

Tragically, Thailand has become a hotspot for the online sexual exploitation of children, often to Western audiences. These boys, as young as just 8 years old, had been subjected to online sexual exploitation by predators who hurt the kids without ever leaving home.

Fortunately, our expert counter-OSEC team worked with Thai authorities to rescue the boys. The kids have begun their long road to recovery at home with their families. Their trafficker was arrested during the operation.

Boys are a growing segment of trafficked children worldwide. The estimated number of exploited boys quintupled from 2004 to 2020 (while experts still believe this represents gross underreporting), and the rise of online exploitation has only increased the problem.

Because of social stigma and fear of shame, boys are far less likely to report being exploited, earning the moniker “The Silenced Minority.”

We are happy that these eight boys are free, but more are waiting. Help us find them at www.destinyrescue.org.

Baby and Two Kids Rescued from Sex Trafficker

2 Children and Baby Rescued from Sex Trafficker

A baby and 2 kids are safe from a human trafficker who was exploiting the children online.

The criminal was abusing his nieces online for Western predators, charging as little as $40 per session.

When authorities in the US caught one of his American customers, the Department of Homeland Security worked with Destiny Rescue and the Filipino NBI to take the trafficker down.

The 8-year-old siblings and 1-month-old baby were taken to safety by gentle caseworkers. The trafficker fought officers during the arrest, but was eventually taken into custody.

The kids have a long journey to recovery. But thanks to this joint operation, they’re finally ready to begin new, brighter lives!

Raids Rescue 19 from Human Traffickers

Nine children and 10 young adults are free from sex trafficking

Nine children and 10 young adults are free from sex trafficking after Destiny Rescue collaborated with Filipino authorities to conduct two separate, successful raids, which arrested four suspects altogether. Survivors have begun their road to recovery in government rehabilitation centers per local legal procedure.

40 Rescued From Human Traffickers

40 people, including 15 children, were rescued at the Nepal border

Traffickers were attempting to lure the victims out of Nepal when our fearless border agents stopped them.

With the support of the border police, these uniformed women stop cars, pedestrians, and buses crossing the border and interview hundreds of individuals every single day, carefully investigating each case for signs of foul play.

Survivors rescued during these interviews are counseled on the dangers of human trafficking before being returned home to their families.

20 Children Freed from Sexual Exploitation

The Kenyan kids are beginning new lives free from abuse

14 girls and 6 boys have been rescued from exploitation in Kenya. The kids suffered from various types of sexual exploitation, from being controlled by traffickers to suffering sex crimes to being forced to sell their bodies just to earn enough money to survive. A few of the children, including one 3-year-old, were rescued from situations where sex work was happening in their home, putting them at dire risk of exploitation.

Since rescue, all of the children have entered our Community Care program, where they’ll learn to move past the trauma they’ve endured and be equipped to live free.