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We’re on a mission to support survivors of sex trafficking.

“When you love people and have the desire to make a profound, positive impact upon the world, then will you have accomplished the meaning of life.” -Sasha Azevedo

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Check out the programs!

Because of your support, communities are changing and survivors are thriving!

Look at what it means to disrupt!

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Conference Series

Southern Oregon Human Trafficking Disruptors Summit

Every year, hundreds gather to learn how to see what’s hidden in plain sight. From pornography to massage parlors, we’re equipping ordinary people to take extraordinary action in this conference series.

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Past Conferences

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A promotional flyer for the Southern Oregon Human Trafficking Disruptors Summit, scheduled for March 22-23, 2024, at Ashland Hills Hotel. The event features world-renowned speakers, including keynote Rebecca Bender, and addresses solutions to human trafficking. The flyer includes a collage of speaker photos and logos of supporting organizations.
A promotional flyer for the Alaska Data Summit held at the Anchorage Library on February 29 and March 1, 2024. The event features expert presenters, workshop sessions, panel discussions, and lunch. The summit focuses on translating data to action against human trafficking, exploitation, and MMIR, with group rates and scholarships available. The flyer includes a mountain graphic and registration information.
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Emergency Funds For Survivors

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The Fighter Fund is in honor of our friend and board member Zoe Bellatorre. Bellatorre means “fighter” in Italian, and Zoe inspires us to fight for survivors every single day. As a victim advocate, Zoe has seen firsthand how challenging it can be for survivors to make ends meet, and it is with her guidance that we have started The Fighter Fund to provide emergency funds for the immediate needs of survivors.

Emergency funds for urgent needs for survivors and their children.

The Fighter Fund

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The Fighter Fund Advisory Board

Zoe Bellatorre

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Survivor Portrait Sessions

In 2016, our founder, Lauren Trantham, set out on a 10,000 mile solo motorcycle journey across the United States to meet and photograph survivors of human trafficking. In partnership with Rebecca Bender and Elevate Academy, Lauren captured nearly 40 portraits. Since that time, Lauren has continued to travel the country offering professional headshots to survivors.

The project was called Ride My Road.

Today, Ride My Road has become Disruptors Org and while we continue educating communities and providing emergency funds to survivors, Lauren will always prioritize survivor portrait sessions. It keeps us connected to our why! Thank you to the 100+ survivors who have stepped in front of Lauren’s lens and shared your vibrance and tenacity with the world.

Survivor Portrait Sessions are a celebration - a reminder of healing and beauty. May these shoots reflect the challenges overcome and the beauty of survival.

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Testimonials

“I never knew my eyes sparkled like that!”

“Until my photoshoot with Lauren, the only photos I had of myself were from during my exploitation and my mugshot.”

“I had no idea I could look so professional!”

“Because I was trafficked by my family my whole childhood, I never felt celebrated. With Lauren, I did.”

Online Community Education

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Training Division

From high school security teams to hospital workers we have a team of trainers that can educate you and your team on the realities of human trafficking in the USA.

  • Human Trafficking 101

  • Identify the signs of trafficking

  • Understand trauma-informed practices

  • Survivor-informed information

  • Advocacy skills

  • How to combat and prevent

  • Learn the types of trafficking

    • Familial

    • Online Exploitation

    • Pimp-Controlled

    • Buyer-Perpatrated

What you’ll learn:

  • Law Enforcement

  • Hospital Workers

  • Business Staff

  • Educators

  • Youth Groups

  • Church Communities

  • Parents

  • and More

Who we train:

  • Online Classes

  • In-person Workshops

  • Full-Day, Half-Day

  • Custom Sessions

Types of training:

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Meet Your Trainers:

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Zoe Bellatorre

Lauren Trantham

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Grace Aspinwall

Rosa Van Gordon

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Tom Perez

Partnership Building

We can’t do this work alone!

We are so grateful to our partners who help us educate communities and support survivors. Check out these orgs and individuals, utilize their resources and support them!

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