Jacob has dedicated his life to rescuing children from the horrors of human trafficking. With a deep sense of calling, his vision gave birth to this organization and his hands on involvement in operations fuels its impact along with the team and its partners. Whether working with international task forces and agencies or sharing the mission with local communities, Jacob stands on the front lines committed to justice.
Daniel, a young entrepreneur who brings strategic insight to our board. With a passion for supporting law enforcement and a heart for the rescue of exploited children, Daniels entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to this mission ensures ensures every decision is made with purpose.
James, with a background in construction and a strong devotion to his family, is grounded and purpose-driven. As a Board Co-Chair, his passion for seeing children rescued from trafficking fuels his commitment to our mission, and his help offers wisdom and integrity to our team
Sarah, a Marine Corps Veteran, leads a Task Force that is responsible for the safe recovery of trafficked women and children in the United States. As a survivor of childhood exploitation herself, she has dedicated her life to bringing freedom to our most vulnerable. Utilizing her extensive tactical background in security and her academic background in victim advocacy, she ensures that missions are conducted properly and effectively.
Dalton, who served 6 years as an Army Ranger, relentlessly pursued anti-human trafficking work due to his burning passion to help release the captives and recover the lost. Now he is the Assistant Squad Leader of the Task Force that focuses on the safe recovery of trafficked women and children. Dalton works directly with Sarah and the Task Force, helping her with vital mission planning, execution, and oversight.
Gideon's Army funds and deploys volunteer agents worldwide to provide direct intervention services, including the rescue and relocation of human trafficking survivors. Our agents partner with law enforcement and other strategic partners to gather evidence, build cases, provide logistical help, and dismantle trafficking networks. We also conduct trauma-informed crisis support in the field and connect survivors to aftercare services.
We are proud to say that NONE of our volunteers are on a payroll - not even our Founder or Board of Directors. This means that every dollar donated goes directly to funding rescue operations. This includes covering the expenses such as travel, accommodations, equipment, and other mission-related costs. Your generosity allows our missions to continue.
Gideon's Army has two core programs:
Domestic (U.S-based) Task Force - This specialized team focuses on building and executing safe exit plans and transport assistance to survivors of human trafficking, connecting them to aftercare services. Additionally, this team also assists law enforcement with evidence gathering and case building, for the purpose of dismantling trafficking networks.
International Rescue & Rehabilitation - Volunteers from Gideon's Army routinely attach to and deploy with other international rescue organizations. These agents and organizations focus on tackling the sex tourism epidemic that plagues regions across Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. These operations mainly consist of assisting local and national law enforcement with case building and rescue/raid operations.
Yes! During operations we often come across women who are above the age of 18. These women are rescued and brought to a safe location, where they are provided with essential resources to recover and heal properly. It is important to note that there are also men and boys that can be survivors of sex trafficking, although this is not the usual demographic that we come across. Labor trafficking is more common amongst male populations, although females can also be survivors of labor trafficking as well. There is no one "set" demographic of "survivor." Human trafficking affects people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, and so on.
If you witness human trafficking or sexual exploitation and/or if someone is in imminent danger, contact local law enforcement immediately. If you have information about suspected human trafficking or sexual exploitation, or if you or someone you know are experiencing or being affected by trafficking, please contact one of our resources listed in our "Contact us" tab.
No. Gideon's Army is not an illegal entity. We are committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Our activities are conducted responsibly, and when appropriate and/or legally required, in direct coordination with licensed service providers, verified partner organizations, and relevant authorities. Gideon's Army maintains strict policies prohibiting vigilantism, paramilitary activity, or any form of illegal behavior. All volunteers are required to follow established policies and operational guidelines designed to protect the safety, dignity, and legal rights of everyone involved.
