The Good Fight!
The Rebecca Bender Initiative leads in the fight against human trafficking by equipping leaders and elevating survivors. For $1 a day, you can ensure this work continues! Learn More!
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FEATURED oN
Leaving my trafficker was terrifying but rebuilding my life felt impossible. I wanted to become the mentor I always needed. So I created this initiative.
Free education for
survivors of trafficking
“I have never in my life had the experience I have had here in Elevate Academy. This is such a well put together program. Every single detail is so intuitive, intentional, and thoughtful. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and space that has been created and maintained. I’ve made professional connections and personal friends. It has been an incredible experience thus far. Straight up life changing.”
The movement to end trafficking should be led by survivors of trafficking
Over 115,000 Professionals and First Responders Trained
Rebecca Bender Initiative trains law enforcement, community leaders, professionals, and families to fight human trafficking.
RBI has equipped well over 118,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement, community leaders, and service providers.
Our classes and training help fund our online school for survivors of trafficking.
Our digital classes and resources have had over 40 million downloads.
Get educated online or in person, and find your lane in the fight against human trafficking.
Over 3,600 hours of free education were provided for survivors of trafficking in 2022!
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Want to help fight human trafficking?
Get Informed
Learn the reality of the complex nature of human trafficking from survivors of trafficking. It’s about more than statistics.
Find Your Lane
As you learn, find areas that you can plug in specifically. We need everyone to find their role in changing the future for the better.
Support the Work
Use your passion, influence, and creativity to support the movement, and change the future for survivors of trafficking.