Rebecca Bender Initiative

The Rebecca Bender Initiative is a non-profit organization based in Lake Worth, Texas. The organization employs 11 people and generates over $10,000 in annual revenue. The Rebecca Bender Initiative combats human trafficking through two main programs: Equip and Elevate. The Equip program trains law enforcement, community leaders, professionals, and families to recognize and combat trafficking. It also amplifies the voices of survivors through podcasts, YouTube channels, eCourses, and documentaries. Elevate Academy, an online school, offers professional development and economic empowerment courses to survivors of human trafficking. The program provides 100% tuition assistance and serves students in 580 U.S. locations and 14 countries. The Rebecca Bender Initiative is led by Founder and CEO Rebecca Bender, a recognized expert in the field of human trafficking. She serves on the United States National Advisory Council and advises organizations like Aequitas, A21, and the HSI North Texas Task Force. For more information about the Rebecca Bender Initiative, visit rebeccabenderinitiative.org.