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🚨 We just trained investigators from @Kosovo_Police to combat human trafficking and child exploitation. @OSINTIndustries trainer @OSINT_Tactical delivered specialist OSINT training in partnership with @OurRescue. Real investigators. Real impact 👇

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WE DID IT!!! Not only did we reach our third stretch goal of $1.5K, but everyone participating in the event helped raise almost $4000 for @ourrescue !!! Thank you @SurDerpy homies and Boggards and everyone else who donated, this was such a fun charity event!!!

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY of our campaign to raise money for @ourrescue ! At 5pm PST, our Minecraft village will be raided!! We have one final stretch goal of $1500 to reach, and if we make it, the GGN will do a full Minecraft playthrough for the first time ever! LET’S GOOOOO

We’ve had so many incredible streamers join us for our Safe Game event today!

On January 31 we are holding our biggest Safe Game event yet. Safe Game is a community of gamers raising funds and awareness to support the fight to keep our online communities safe. Come watch as streamers of all sizes come together to raise money and work to fortify and protect a Minecraft village as their fans cause all sorts of shenanigans. Streamers in this event: 🎮 @SurDerpy 🎮 @ImCadeYT 🎮 @kathryn_naomi 🎮 @ArmorOfFaith91 🎮 @Cranberri_Inari 🎮 FedorableWill 🎮 ThisKittyPlays 🎮 Kittiejessie 🎮 dabbinbeebs Be there at 8pm EST for the final raid: bit.ly/3Nh9JDz

Shoutout to all of the incredible members of our Safe Game community!

Dottie's got a nose for safety! 🐾 Specially trained ESK K9s like her help protect kids and teens by finding hidden tech and stopping online dangers wiht help from @OurRescue. Start the conversation today — check out the Top 10 Tips2Protect at dhs.gov/know2protect/t…. #DogsWithJobs #Know2Protect

In Chile, a 34-year-old security guard was suspected of using online spaces to target and exploit children, leveraging access to social media to harass and coerce minors into producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In late 2025, Chile’s Investigative Police (PDI) launched Operation Stingray with support from @ourrescue_latam to identify and apprehend the suspect. During the operation, the 34-year-old suspect was arrested for crimes related to CSAM. At the center of this operation were real children facing real-time sexual exploitation. When you support Our Rescue, you support operations like this to help stop predators and give children hope. bit.ly/4rchPf9

You never know when you will need to step up and help someone in need. These 24/7 hotlines could be the first step to freedom for someone who is trapped, scared, and praying for a way out. Save this post. Share it. Be ready.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It's an opportunity to raise awareness and learn more about how you can get involved. This month, we're asking you to join with others to take a stand against sex trafficking and child exploitation. Here's how you can get started: ➡️ Take the Join the Fight™ Pledge ➡️ Donate $11 and invite 11 of your friends & family to donate as well ➡️ Head to our site to view more resources bit.ly/4gNMISh

Check out the full story on their site to hear from Our Rescue CEO Derek Benner!

The @DHSgov Cyber Crimes Center and @HSI_HQ recognizes the partners, advocates and champions who amplified #Know2Protect at the Florida ICAC Conference. K2P’s presence was strengthened by our signed partners @OpLightShine, @KodexInc and @ourrescue along with champion @fdlepio. (1/2)

When ICAC investigators enter a search scene, time matters. The evidence could be hidden anywhere or even deliberately disguised by suspects to avoid detection. In these moments, human search alone isn’t always enough. For the Oklahoma ICAC Task Force, that’s where K9 Arwen comes in. Arwen is an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9, specially trained to locate electronic devices by detecting the chemical compounds emitted by items such as cell phones, hard drives, USBs, SD cards, and other digital media. Over the past several months, Arwen has been an essential part of multiple Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations in Oklahoma. Read more about each one: bit.ly/4qTlU81

This past Sunday was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Our Rescue hosted a webinar intended to help protect children in an online world. Thank you to the subject-matter experts who joined us in raising awareness for this day and for joining us in the fight to protect children everywhere: ⭐️ Erica Reid with the @DHSBlueCampaign ⭐️ Tracy Owusu with @Know2Protect at DHS Cyber Crimes Center ⭐️ Haley Hawkins and Jenna Simpson @TheParanoids ⭐️ Eric Jollymore at SEARCH Group ⭐️ John Trenary VP of Cyber with Our Rescue Stream the full webinar: bit.ly/4aXrhOL

K9 Spike and K9 Tango are two Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9s deployed in Pennsylvania. ESD K9s are trained to find what investigators might miss using scent detection. K9 Spike has partnered with Chad Balogh, Our Rescue ESD K9 Program Relationship Manager and active K9 handler, for the last 7 years. One of the latest child sexual abuse investigations these dogs assisted led to the arrest of 22-year-old Luke Teipel, who is facing more than two dozen felony charges for possessing child pornography, including images investigators said were generated using artificial intelligence. It’s the first case in Pennsylvania to be prosecuted under Act 125, a 2024 law that bans the creation or ownership of AI-generated images that realistically depict children being sexually abused. The best part, Balogh said, is that the lovable labs also work closely with survivors. "If it weren't for him, some kids may not disclose that they were sexually abused or sexually exploited. So he does — he's there — he's their best friend," Balogh said. Read the full article: bit.ly/49du2u3

In December 2025, Our Rescue supported the Malta Police Force Cyber Crime Unit as they carried out an operation targeting perpetrators of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), following referrals from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). 1 suspect was arrested and 14 devices were seized as part of the investigation. Our Rescue supported the operation through on-site assistance and providing advanced forensic tools designed to strengthen digital investigations. Online child exploitation is rapidly growing in scale and complexity, driven by the rapid expansion of digital platforms and technologies. CSAM is not abstract—it documents real sexual abuse to real children, with lasting consequences. Fighting this crime takes everyone together. bit.ly/4qldBSG

On January 11th, we are hosting a webinar intended to help protect children in an online world. Subject-matter experts from @Know2Protect, @Yahoo, and the @DHSBlueCampaign will share current data, talk through line threats, and reframe how today’s devices are being used as the modern “Digital White Van,” giving predators access to groom children. The session will equip attendees with practical tools, shared language, and clear next steps to protect children in an always-connected world. Register Now: bit.ly/4gNMISh

Online apps are part of life for children and teens. However, parents need to understand the risks of each app their child downloads. Talking with your children is a crucial step in understanding what apps they are using and where the risks exist. Throughout a child's life, parents spend on average only 46 minutes talking to them about online safety. (Kaspersky, 2019) 46 minutes is not enough time. Start talking to your kids today and keep them safe online. Learn more about where to get started: bit.ly/4gNMISh