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Passionately & lovingly saved by Jesus. Life long Geek. Mom to the Most Amazing Son. Writing, Outdoors & Music. Abolitionist: A21 A-Team Plett, Dressember

[Christine Caine @ChristineCaine]

Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is eat something and go back to sleep, when what your soul actually needs is what God prescribed for Elijah at his lowest point in 1 Kings 19: bread, sleep, and the gentlest voice saying get up and eat. 💛

[A21 @A21]

Children are being groomed, exploited, and extorted online by people they never saw coming. And this threat is growing faster than most parents have been prepared for.
Our co-founder, Christine Caine, has spent decades fighting for freedom. As she approaches her 60th birthday, there’s one thing she wants more than anything: to see an end to online child exploitation.

We used to tell our kids to watch out for the creepy white van down the road.
Today, that threat can look like the phone in their hand.

Sextortion. Grooming. Manipulation. Predators exploiting a child’s need for connection through the very devices we placed in their hands.

That’s why Christine is personally hosting a birthday fundraiser to help A21 put real tools in the hands of parents, equip children with the knowledge to stay safer online, and fund the work that reaches children before traffickers do.

And right now, every dollar given is doubled. That means twice the resources. Twice the reach. Twice the impact.
You can’t do everything.
But you can do something.

Visit https://t.co/XXTc4WeR85 to give toward ending online child exploitation today and have twice the impact. 🧡

[A21 @A21]

The internet changes. The risks change with it. But knowing how to stay safe online will always matter.

Digital safety isn’t about being afraid of the internet. It’s about knowing what to look out for, trusting your instincts, setting boundaries, and knowing when to ask for help.

📌 Save this for later.
↗️ Share it with someone you love.
🧡 Help keep each other safer online.

For Freedom,
A21

[Christine Caine @ChristineCaine]

When I started this fight with @A21, exploitation needed proximity.
Now it only needs a screen.

Visit https://t.co/VqL7ZSny95 to give today to end online child exploitation. 🧡
Because right now, the predators are not waiting.
And neither should we.

[A21 @A21]

The hard truth is that the way children are being exploited is changing.

Today, a child doesn't have to leave home to become a target. Through screens, perpetrators can groom, manipulate, and exploit children from anywhere in the world.

This isn't a future problem. It's happening now.
If we don't understand how online child sexual exploitation is evolving today, we'll leave the next generation to face an even greater crisis tomorrow.

Prevention starts with awareness. And awareness starts with us.

Join hundreds of thousands around the world who are learning how to recognize today's risks and protect children before exploitation happens.
Visit https://t.co/4PfFgCSnPb and you will find everything you need to get involved. 🧡

[A21 @A21]

Here's your reminder that hope is alive.

Every day, people are finding freedom. Survivors are reaching safety. Lives are being restored because people chose to act, communities came together, and courage overcame exploitation.

Today, we invite you to pause and celebrate these moments with us.

Every story of freedom represents a life forever changed. A future reclaimed. A new beginning made possible through compassion, perseverance, and people who refused to give up.

Thank you for being part of this movement. Whether you've shared our mission, supported our work, prayed, or simply helped raise awareness, you're helping make stories like these possible.

So take a moment before you keep scrolling and celebrate with us.

Because every life restored is a reason to celebrate. 🧡

[A21 @A21]

⚠️ Everyone hopes they would recognize if something was wrong.

But online exploitation is designed to stay hidden.

It often begins with what looks like an ordinary conversation, a favorite game, or a new online friend. By the time the warning signs become obvious, a child may already feel trapped, manipulated, or too afraid to ask for help.

The good news? Knowing what to look for can make all the difference.

This post will help you recognize potential warning signs every parent and caregiver should know.

💬 Visit https://t.co/4PfFgCSnPb and we'll send you additional tools to help you better understand online child sexual exploitation and how to protect the children in your life.

Because prevention starts with informed adults. 🧡

[A21 @A21]

🌐 We love sharing the people we love most. There's nothing wrong with celebrating childhood, preserving memories, or documenting life's biggest moments.

But the internet is changing.

Online child sexual exploitation is on the rise, and tools like Generative AI are creating easier ways for perpetrators to exploit children they have never even met.

Today, offenders are using AI to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the likeness of children they've never met, manipulate existing abusive images to create new content that continues harming survivors, and create realistic fake identities or deepfakes to groom, deceive, and sextort children.

In the United States, 1 in 8 victims of sexual extortion reported being threatened with a deepfake created of them.

The more we understand how online child sexual exploitation is evolving, the better equipped we are to protect the children we love and safeguard future generations.

That's why we created the Global Freedom Summit—to equip parents, caregivers, educators, and communities with the knowledge they need to recognize online exploitation, understand the role AI is playing, and take practical steps toward prevention.

🌍 Join the Global Freedom Summit to learn more, protect the children around you, and help safeguard future generations.

💬 Visit https://t.co/4PfFgCSnPb and we'll send you everything you need to join us.

[Bear Grylls OBE @BearGrylls]

Power comes from relinquishing control. Every expedition taught me that. You cannot control the storm. You can only control your response.

[John Piper @JohnPiper]

“Walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2:12

What you believe about your future governs your life.

For example, if glory is coming to you from God, you don’t need to seek it from men.

“We did not seek glory from people” (2:6).

[A21 @A21]

Let's get practical for a moment. What exactly is online child sexual exploitation?

Online child sexual exploitation refers to a range of crimes committed against children through digital technologies. It includes the creation, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), grooming, sextortion, and enticing or coercing a child into sexually exploitative activity.

➡️ As our lives become increasingly connected online, so do the methods used by offenders. The internet has made it easier than ever to contact children, build trust, and exploit them—often without ever being in the same room.

🚨 That's why awareness matters. The more we understand how exploitation happens, the better equipped we are to recognize warning signs, protect the children around us, and help prevent exploitation before it begins.

🌐That's exactly why we created the Global Freedom Summit—to make this complex issue understandable and equip everyday people with practical tools to help safeguard future generations.

Visit https://t.co/4PfFgCSnPb and we'll send you everything you need to join us.

[A21 @A21]

Every prevention session represents a child who is better equipped to recognize danger. A young person who knows their rights. A student who understands healthy boundaries. A child who knows who they can turn to when something doesn't feel right.

[A21 @A21]

The World Cup is the most prominent sporting event in the world, and with new match expansion, this year’s tournament is expected to be the largest in history. Even people without tickets will travel by the thousands for special fan experiences within host cities.

While large sporting events don’t cause human trafficking, they can create conditions that traffickers exploit.

This is why we partner with @CCOutdoorNA and @UnionPacific . We’ve launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness through our Can You See Me? campaign in high traffic areas, illuminating how human trafficking often hides in plain sight.

This campaign not only equips the public to know the signs and make a report, but it’s a beacon of hope to those trapped in exploitation. Victims can self-identify, know help is available, and see vital hotline information.

In the first two weeks alone, this campaign has generated millions of impressions across 25 major cities in the USA. Check out the locations below and tag us in your stories if you see one of these billboards during your commute or travels.

Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Oakland, Ocala, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salisbury, San Antonio, and Tampa.

We are firm believers in the power of partnership and are grateful for the opportunity to raise potentially life-saving awareness during a time of need.

[A21 @A21]

The impact of the World Cup extends far beyond the game.⚽

All across Houston, visitors from around the world have gathered in anticipation. We’re so thankful for the work we have been able to accomplish alongside Sugarland and BeyondTheGame to keep communities safe throughout this historic World Cup.

Before the games even began, so did our work. Local businesses, hospitality leaders, law enforcement, and community partners came together to strengthen preparedness efforts through human trafficking awareness training and business readiness planning with our A21 team and others.

Because creating a safer World Cup experience goes beyond the game.
It means equipping the people who interact with visitors every day to recognize vulnerabilities, identify warning signs, and respond when something doesn't seem right. This is prevention in action.

If you're traveling for the World Cup or spending time in a host city, equip yourself with knowledge—not fear.

Visit https://t.co/Bk45zaKYzi to learn the signs of human trafficking.

Visit https://t.co/i9j1HhEhh7 to find and save your local hotline number.

These simple actions could be the very reason you, or someone else, remains free.

Together, we are creating safer communities. One tip, one call, one life at a time.

[A21 @A21]

Did you know large sporting events don’t cause human trafficking, but they can create conditions traffickers exploit?

⚽As the largest FIFA World Cup in history kicks off, millions of people will travel across host cities, increasing tourism, temporary workforces, transportation demands, and crowd density.

Exploitation can hide within the movement, chaos, and excitement of events like these.

That’s why preparation matters.

Ahead of the tournament, A21 has been equipping frontline professionals, from hospitality staff and transportation workers to law enforcement and support services, with specialized training to recognize exploitation, understand indicators of trafficking, and respond using victim-centered, trauma-informed approaches.

Because when more people know what to look for, exploitation becomes harder to hide.

If you or someone you know will be attending, traveling to, or living near a host city during these events, save your local hotline number now, before you need it.

💡 Awareness doesn’t create fear. It creates preparedness.

Visit https://t.co/O3o4moY9G1 and we’ll send it to you.

[A21 @A21]

Every day, lives are being changed through moments most people never see.

Prevention efforts. Protection. Safe exits. New beginnings.
Because of your support, this work continues, and people impacted by trafficking are finding pathways toward freedom and restoration.
Thank you for being part of something bigger than a moment. Together, we’re creating lasting change. 🤝

Want to see more real stories of impact happening around the world? Visit https://t.co/3ex8lul0Cd below

[A21 @A21]

Healing doesn’t end the moment a survivor finds freedom. In many cases, it’s only the beginning.

Without long-term, holistic support, many survivors of human trafficking are vulnerable to being retrafficked. That’s why restoration is at the heart of A21’s work, creating safe spaces where survivors can rebuild stability, confidence, and independence over time.

And now, because of the generosity of an incredible donor, A21 South Africa has officially moved into a brand new Freedom Center. 🧡

This Freedom Center is more than a building. It’s a place where healing happens every day.

As we prepare to put the final touches on this new space, we’re inviting our community to help us make it feel like home for every survivor who walks through the doors.

Your support helps create:
• Safe spaces for restoration
• Trauma-informed care + resources
• Empowerment programs + community support
• A place survivors can truly call their own

Every detail matters. Every room tells a survivor: you are safe here.

Visit https://t.co/HftJ9eMUQa to help us complete the Freedom Center and support survivors on their journey toward restoration.

[A21 @A21]

When survivors enter our care, they are often carrying the weight of trauma, uncertainty, and loss with very few personal belongings to call their own.

A welcome package may seem simple, but to a survivor, it can mean so much more.
A clean change of clothes. A toothbrush. A blanket. Small reminders that they are safe, cared for, and no longer alone.

Every item helps restore dignity and brings comfort during one of the most vulnerable moments of a survivor’s journey toward healing and freedom.

Just $30 can help provide a welcome package for one survivor entering our care.

Visit https://t.co/WbohBzkjl7 to help welcome survivors with dignity, care, and hope.

Every survivor deserves to feel safe, seen, and cared for. 🧡

[A21 @A21]

⚠️Traffickers study patterns. But so do we.

Every call, report, and message coming into South Africa’s hotline helps reveal how exploitation is evolving in real time: how victims are being recruited, where vulnerabilities are growing, and what warning signs communities are missing.
This information is critical. Because the faster we identify patterns, the faster we can interrupt exploitation before more lives are impacted.

But while trafficking networks continue to evolve, South Africa’s hotline is still operating on outdated technology.

With improved systems and equipment, our teams could respond more quickly, track reports more effectively, and strengthen the fight against human trafficking through better prevention, research, and frontline response.

Visit https://t.co/HftJ9eMUQa to help revamp South Africa’s hotline technology.🧡