I survived child trafficking. Many children don’t—unless someone
acts.
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GOD'S CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE
Patriot,
I am a survivor of child trafficking—and today, I work to make sure
other children never face what I did.
My name is Theresa Flores. I WAS FIFTEEN YEARS OLD.
An honor student.
A daughter.
A GIRL WHO TRUSTED THE WRONG "FRIEND.”
I was trafficked for two years.
Most people imagine trafficking happens far away - in dark alleys or
foreign countries.
TO “OTHER PEOPLE.”
But my nightmare happened in the suburbs of Detroit.
I lived at home.
I went to high school.
AND NO ONE NOTICED.
On the worst night of my life, I was taken to a dirty motel room and
auctioned off to nearly two dozen men.
I remember the smell of the room.
The fear in my chest.
AND THE SILENCE I WAS FORCED TO KEEP.
I survived.
But many do not.
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That’s why I partner with the SOUND OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION.
Through education and intervention, they equip frontline partners to
do what most systems never taught—_help ordinary people to recognize
trafficking before it’s too late._
Partners supported by SOUND OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION train hotel
employees—men and women working in places like the motel I was taken
to — to see what they were never taught to look for.
To notice what others miss.
AND TO REPORT IT.
This is how PREVENTION BECOMES POSSIBLE.
Because one informed employee and one brave phone call can save a
life.
HERE'S THE TRUTH MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW.
The majority of trafficking in America happens in hotels and motels.
And it spikes around large sports events, conventions and concerts -
anywhere demand increases.
THERE’S MORE YOU SHOULD KNOW.
* Human trafficking is the second-largest criminal enterprise in the
world.
* IN THE UNITED STATES ALONE, 9 OUT OF 10 MISSING CHILDREN ARE
TRAFFICKED.
* If a child is not found within 48 hours, the risk of trafficking
skyrockets.
* The average age of a trafficked child is 12 to 14 years old.
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THESE ARE CHILDREN.
Not criminals.
Not “prostitutes.”
CHILDREN.
I ASK YOU URGENTLY - PLEASE PRAY THEY'LL BE FOUND.
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SOUND OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION partners don’t stop at rescue.
They help care for survivors too.
Across the country, partners host healing events and wellness
weekends—safe places where survivors can rest, connect, and begin
again.
Survivors are offered opportunities to learn self-defense, engage in
therapeutic art and movement, and build practical life skills.
Sessions help survivors learn forgiveness, rebuild trust, form healthy
relationships, and set strong boundaries.
HOW WE CARE FOR SURVIVORS MATTERS JUST AS MUCH AS RESCUING THEM.
You are hearing from me today because the SOUND OF FREEDOM
FOUNDATION helps make this work possible.
And because children are worth fighting for.
I want you to know this:
Your support is not abstract.
IT REACHES MOTEL ROOMS AND FRIGHTENED CHILDREN - IN MOMENTS WHEN
SECONDS MATTER.
It reaches places I once stood— without help.
TODAY, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I AM A SURVIVOR.
An advocate.
And the author so others can recognize the signs sooner.
But my story is not the point.
THE CHILDREN WHO ARE STILL TRAPPED ARE.
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Every outreach is a race against time.
Every trained volunteer is a shield.
And YOU can be part of the rescue.
Whether you give once or stand with the SOUND OF FREEDOM
FOUNDATION through steady, monthly support - your generosity saves
lives - quietly, consistently and courageously.
YOU CAN HELP SAVE CHILDREN FROM HARM.
WE WOULD BE DEEPLY GRATEFUL.
THANK YOU.
You are helping rewrite endings.
You are helping children believe freedom is possible.
For God's Children,
Theresa Flores
Freedom Fighter
For the Sound of Freedom Foundation
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