activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 6
- Conducts direct operations to disrupt trafficking networks and rescue victims Child Exploitation Investigative OperationsExecutes field operations using Special Operations methodology and emerging technology to target child traffickers, disrupt exploitation networks, and rescue victims globally.
- Conducts humanitarian evacuations and crisis response operations Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationExecutes emergency evacuations and delivers humanitarian aid in high-risk environments, including rescuing children and vulnerable individuals from Haiti, evacuating wounded persons from Ukraine, and providing aid during natural disasters and conflict zones.
- Implements prevention-focused education programs for teens and parents Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationOffers interactive, trauma-informed training programs for teens and parents covering online safety, self-expression, emotional resilience, and recognizing signs of distress to prevent child exploitation before it occurs.
- Partners with organizations and sponsors to support disaster relief and rescue operations Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationCollaborates with nonprofit partners, government officials, and corporate sponsors to execute rescue missions and provide disaster relief, including hurricane response and international evacuations.
- Provides self-care and emotional resilience programs Stress Reduction and Resilience Building ProgramsOffers self-paced programs designed to strengthen emotional resilience, promote intentional living, and support mental well-being for individuals.
- Raises public awareness about child exploitation and trafficking Human Trafficking Prevention EducationHosts community information sessions and participates in public events such as Warped Tour, Ohio Range Day, and Rotary Club meetings to educate the public on internet safety, human trafficking prevention, and available resources.
capacity building · 2
- Delivers advanced law enforcement training to combat child exploitation and trafficking Child Exploitation Investigative OperationsProvides specialized training programs to law enforcement and government forces in the U.S. and abroad, focusing on combating child exploitation and trafficking using Special Operations tactics and advanced technology.
- Develops and deploys digital technology to support law enforcement Child Exploitation Investigative OperationsCreates and implements advanced commercial and digital technologies to help law enforcement identify and apprehend child traffickers and exploiters.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Community Engagement and Prevention Education community_engagementBuilds communities of care by engaging diverse public spaces (e.g., festivals, shooting ranges) in prevention-focused education and fundraising to protect children and dismantle exploitative networks.
- Covert and Trusted Operations Model covert_operations_modelConducts counter-trafficking operations discreetly, without public recognition, to preserve operational integrity, maintain trust with partners, and ensure long-term effectiveness in high-risk environments.
- Deterrence Through Perceived Detection deterrence_through_perceived_detectionSeeks to deter child exploitation by increasing traffickers’ perception of being caught, leveraging research-based insights that perceived detection probability is a key deterrent, even more than severity of punishment.
- Full-Spectrum Operational Support and Capacity Building full-spectrum operational supportProvides comprehensive operational tools, training, and direct-action support to law enforcement—especially in developing nations—to strengthen local capacity for combating child trafficking through sustainable, expertise-driven interventions.
- Overhead-Covered Donation Model overhead_covered_donation_modelUses a funding structure in which operational overhead is covered by select donors, ensuring that all public donations go directly to supporting field operations and maximizing impact.
- Rapid Response Humanitarian and Evacuation Operations rapid_response_humanitarian_aidDeploys specialized teams to crisis zones to provide rapid humanitarian aid—including emergency transport, medical care, and security—while coordinating safe evacuation routes in contested areas through collaboration with governments and multinational entities.
- Special Operations-Based Counter-Trafficking Model special_operations_methodology_with_technologyIntegrates Special Operations tactics, techniques, and procedures—such as surveillance, low-profile operations, and cyber-enabled methods—with advanced commercial technology to locate, target, and support the apprehension of child traffickers, particularly those who are highly elusive.
- Transparency Through Operational Reporting transparency_reportingBuilds trust and accountability by issuing Situation Reports (SITREPs) that provide clear, visual, and timely summaries of mission activities, impact zones, and operational progress.
- Trauma-Informed and Clinically Grounded Support trauma-informed-careApplies trauma-informed care principles and clinically grounded frameworks to support emotional safety for children and families, including self-care programming based on psychological research.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
21st Century Sentinels (Parent Edition)
Trauma-informed safety and wellness program helping parents recognize distress signals in teens, respond effectively, and foster trust.
21st Century Sentinels (Teen Edition)
Equips teens with knowledge and skills to navigate technology, identify virtual threats, and improve communication with adults.
Counter Trafficking and Exploitation
Targets traffickers, disrupts networks, and rescues victims using Special Operations methodology, advanced technology, and law enforcement support.
Crisis Response Operations
Provides rapid response to humanitarian crises, including transport, emergency relief supplies, medical care, and security to vulnerable populations worldwide.
Law Enforcement Training
Provides advanced instruction for law enforcement officers, domestically and internationally, to enhance their capabilities in countering child trafficking.
My Inner Compass (Self-Care Journey)
Self-paced course designed to help individuals reconnect with inner wisdom, strengthen emotional resilience, and build sustainable self-care habits.
Prevention Through Education
Initiative to empower families and strengthen communities through interactive training programs to reduce the number of children at risk.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- AM Racing Partner — Teamed up to support victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
- Ashley E. Poklar, PhD Government — Clinical Director and author of the book "My Inner Compass," which forms the foundation of the self-care program.
- Generous.Life Partner — Partner organization that collaborates with Sentinel Foundation in counter-trafficking efforts.
- Nine Line Apparel Partner — Teamed up to support victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
- Ohio Government — Operational headquarters located in Ohio; registered as a nonprofit in the state.
- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla. Government — Provided guidance and assistance in the rescue of 59 children from Haiti.
- Rotary Club, Birmingham, AL Partner — CEO Glenn Devitt shared the organization's work to end child exploitation.
- Thai Cyber Police Partner — Partnered to identify and apprehend a suspect involved in child sexual abuse and possession of child exploitation material.
- The HUG Project Partner — Partnered to identify and apprehend a suspect involved in child sexual abuse and possession of child exploitation material.
- Tim Tebow Foundation Partner — Collaborated to rescue 59 children with disabilities from Haiti via Jamaica.
- U.S. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Reports from the center initiated an international investigation.
- governments Partner — Coordinates with governments during crisis response operations to ensure successful evacuations and humanitarian assistance.
- law enforcement organizations Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement organizations globally to eradicate child exploitation and trafficking.
- local governments Partner — Collaborates with local governments to deliver law enforcement training aimed at combating child exploitation and trafficking.
- local governments Partner — Works with local governments in collaborative efforts to combat child exploitation and trafficking.
- multi-national teams Partner — Collaborates with multi-national teams during crisis response and evacuation operations.
- myLIFEspeaks Partner — Partner organization that has received security training and anti-trafficking instruction from Sentinel Foundation.