Our Work
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Our Mission
The Austin 20 supports organizations committed to assisting children victimized by sex trafficking by filling the gaps in the continuum of care. We offer:
- Financial support, through fundraising
- Knowledgeable resources, with expertise regarding DMST
- Caring volunteers, ready to assist
- Support for related legislation
Testimonials
“I have had firsthand experience working with A20, they are tireless victim advocates and their work is crucial across all platforms."
- Demetrie Mitchell, Director of Special Investigations with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service
"We are fortunate to have incredible anti-trafficking and victim-support organizations right here in our own backyard. Groups such as Childproof America, The Refuge, Tomball Shield Bearer Human Trafficking Group, Austin 20, Houston 20, and countless others provide recovery aid to victims."
- Michael T. McCaul U.S. Representative (R-TX 10th District) Chairman of the House, Committee on Homeland Security
SEX TRAFFICKING IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM
Every day, children across our country are being manipulated and sold for sex by sophisticated criminals:
- According to the Polaris Project, Texas has the country’s second highest level of reported domestic minor sex trafficking in the country.
- The Polaris Project and The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) have data that indicate this crime is on the rise.
- Research shows that youth trafficked for sex typically survive an average of only 7 years due to the high level of trauma they experience.
- The average age of a person trafficked for sex is only 15 years.
