The 2024 Impact Report is here!
We are thrilled to share Unbound Now’s 2024 Impact Report with you! Our team has gathered powerful stories, photos, and data that reflect the lives changed this year. More than anything, we want to express our deepest gratitude—this work is possible because of you. In 2024, Unbound Now expanded into new communities, reached more survivors, […]
Justice Delivered in the Courtroom
Written by Assistant District Attorney Lindy Borchardt, Tarrant County’s Human Trafficking Prosecutor Seeking justice for the crime of human trafficking can be a daunting process. Yet, stories like Rebekah’s remind us of the profound impact an advocate can have in empowering survivors to share their testimony and achieve justice. Rebekah and another teenager had suffered […]
A Redemption Story at Christmas
Over the years of working with clients, I’ve learned that Christmas can bring back painful memories of exploitation. For many, the holidays are a time of increased exploitation. When people are off of work, demand for commercial sex increases, and victims of human trafficking suffer all the more. Our clients have often expressed to me, […]
The Power of TEAM
As I sat across from the young girl who had run away hours before, a wave of relief washed over me, but it was tinged with heartbreak. Her decision to flee wasn’t just about rebellion; it was the result of deep, complex trauma. When life becomes overwhelming, when coping seems impossible, people run—sometimes trying to […]
3:00am Wake-up Call
Most of us know that sinking feeling when the phone rings in the middle of the night. As we groggily awaken, a sense of panic sets in—nothing good ever happens at 3am. On the other end, it’s usually a call we dread, a crisis for which we never feel prepared. But for our advocates, those […]
Human Trafficking and Pornography
What perpetuates human trafficking? Poverty, political instability, an individual’s own vulnerabilities, and gender inequalities all contribute. What many people often don’t recognize as a contributor to sex trafficking, however, is pornography. It’s a hidden factor because people don’t want to talk about it. Human trafficking remains a “wicked” problem because it is inextricably bound to […]
Making a difference on World Coffee Day.
Did you know that your morning cup of coffee can support survivors of human trafficking? Today, on World Coffee Day, we’re excited to share about our collaboration with Talitha Coffee! Because the average age of entry into trafficking is 11-14 years old, survivors often face challenging barriers when re-building their lives. Talitha’s Co-Founder, Jenny, is […]
Texas Governor’s Office tasks Unbound Now with serving 45 counties
When our phone line rings with an outcry call, day or night, an advocate responds on-scene within 90 minutes. They meet the victims where they are, literally and figuratively. The field-based services allow us to work in real-time with law enforcement, child welfare, juvenile justice, healthcare, and other partners to support victim-centered goals. In so […]
Party in the Grove
We enjoyed celebrating last night with many of you at Party in the Grove, where we heard an update from Sheriff Waybourn and Commander Turner about the work of our Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force! Matt Osborne, the former-CIA operative whose work was featured in the movie Sound of Freedom, shared why he and […]
Why Celebration Matters
Celebration is more than a moment of joy—it’s a powerful motivator. By definition, celebration is the act of honoring or holding an event to recognize something significant. Whether it’s a personal milestone, a team accomplishment, or a community victory, celebration is vital because it reinforces the values of hard work, perseverance, and growth. Do you […]
What I love about North Texas Giving Day.
My family and I have lived in Fort Worth for most of my life, and each September, I admire the energized giving and philanthropy that sweeps through our city. Non-profits addressing a variety of needs in our community provide empowering solutions to those who need it most, and we all have the chance to partake […]
True Story: A Trafficking Survivor’s Vision for the Future
Dear friend, The grace of God never fails to amaze me. A friend of ours is an ophthalmologist and provides glasses and eye care for survivors who need it. One day at our Unbound Now office, one of our advocates asked if I could go by the clinic to pick up a new pair of […]
The 2023 Impact Report is Here!
I’m thrilled to share with you the highlights of an extraordinary year in Unbound Now’s journey. In 2023, we not only set record-breaking impact numbers by serving 1,155 clients but also focused on strategic planning for our future. I am honored to have stepped into the role of CEO, joining a community that is not […]
Unbound Now Opens Doors to Freedom at Paris Olympics
Paris, France – Unbound Now is proud to co-lead the Open Doors Initiative, a strategic action plan in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games to prevent human trafficking and create pathways to freedom for victims, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) and the Homeland Security […]
Welcoming Kate Amaya to Unbound Now’s Board of Directors
Kate Amaya, Strategic Alliances Specialist for Compassion International, Marketing & Communications Professional, and Unbound Now Board Member. We are thrilled to announce and extend a warm welcome to Kate Amaya, the newest addition to Unbound Now’s distinguished Board of Directors. Kate brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a proven track record of driving positive […]
Unbound Now Partners with U.S. Embassy to Prevent Online Exploitation of Children in Mongolia
Today we celebrate our team in Mongolia who has worked tirelessly for over a decade to recover and support victims of human trafficking and prevent it from ever happening in the first place. In lock step with this vision and the partnership of the U.S. Embassy to Mongolia with Ambassador Richard Buangan and World Vision […]
Unbound Now Europe At Alliance against Trafficking in Persons Conference
Last week, our staff had the privilege of attending the OSCE Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference. The conference, which was held in Vienna, brought together representatives from various governments, civil society organizations, and international agencies to discuss strategies for combatting human trafficking. Unbound Now Europe team members pictured with Theresa May, former Prime Minister […]
Hello from Asia!
Hello friends! My name is Susan Peters, and I am blessed to serve as the Founder and CEO of Unbound Now. Over the past 11 years we have been blessed to see our work multiplied into communities around the world. We know the crime of human trafficking reaches across borders and by the grace of […]
Celebrating on Capitol Hill
This week, Unbound Now CEO Susan Peters presented the Three Key Award to select Members of Congress for their work to champion the care of human trafficking survivors in their districts. Senators James Lankford (Oklahoma) and Josh Hawley (Missouri), Congressman Pete Sessions (Texas), ad Congresswoman Maria Salazar (Florida) received the inaugural Three Key Award for […]
Fearless into the future: An update from Unbound Now Europe
Written by Allison Byrd, Unbound Now Europe Director of Strategy “Thank you for not being afraid to come to us.” This is what one woman told me over Google Translate as we sat together in Ukraine. Our team had the privilege of spending three days with these courageous leaders who sought to keep their communities […]