FREEDOM FROM TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION

There is always
a way out.

Wayfound Justice works alongside local communities to rescue survivors of trafficking, pursue their cases through local courts, and stand with them long after rescue.

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2,300+
Survivors supported since 2015
41
Countries with local justice partners
89%
Conviction rate in supported cases
Sample figures shown for illustration only.
OUR WORK

Three ways we pursue freedom, together.

Rescue & Rapid Response

We partner with local law enforcement to identify victims and coordinate safe, trauma-informed rescues.

Legal Advocacy & Prosecution

Our in-country attorneys build cases that hold traffickers accountable in local courts.

Survivor Aftercare

Trauma counseling, housing, and job training walk with survivors long after they're rescued — including help rebuilding their finances, credit, and overall lives.

LEADERSHIP

The people guiding our work.

Our staff leadership and volunteer Board of Directors bring experience in law enforcement, survivor care, and international law.

Mark Stephens
Mark Stephens
Executive Director
Jeanine Braxler
Jeanine Braxler
Board Chair
Patricia Jules
Patricia Jules
Board Vice Chair
Janice Apanelos
Janice Apanelos
Treasurer
Sonya Fillipo
Sonya Fillipo
Governance Committee Chair & Secretary
Juan Carlos Mejia
Juan Carlos Mejia
Intake Specialist

For years I believed no one was coming. Someone did — and for the first time, I got to choose what happened next.

— A SURVIVOR, NAME WITHHELD FOR SAFETY
GET INVOLVED

Ways to stand with survivors.

Donate

Your gift funds rescues, legal cases, and years of aftercare for survivors rebuilding their lives.

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Volunteer

Skilled volunteers support casework, translation, and survivor mentorship in the field and at home.

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Advocate

Raise awareness and urge lawmakers to strengthen anti-trafficking protections in your community.

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