WHO WE ARE
We exist to empower survivors of sex trafficking to live in freedom.
The sheer number of individuals being trafficked in the world today can be overwhelming, but at Rescue Her, we do not focus on the magnitude of the problem. Instead, we focus on helping the ONE survivor in front of us… then another, and another.
Since 2013, we have been responding, restoring, and raising awareness. We’ve done this through crisis response and collaboration with law enforcement, advocacy and restorative services through our Empower Program, and raising awareness through speaking events and educational resources.From India to Moldova to right here in Texas, we have assisted survivors all across the globe.
We believe that most people want to fight trafficking - they just don’t know how. Rescue Her allows those who want to take action to do so.
Currently, our efforts are focused on our crisis response and advocacy for adult female survivors in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. You can read more about our current programs under What We Do.
We are ordinary people who believe we can make a difference together.
Our Founder
My name is Josie Carignan. I am a wife and a mother of three wonderful children. Rescue Her was born out of the desire in my heart to do SOMETHING to help the helpless in the darkest places…
Our Executive Director
Sarah Phillips is the Executive Director of Rescue Her. She graduated with a degree in Community, Family, and Addiction Services from Texas Tech and is also trained in several trauma-informed models. She spent almost 2 years living in India establishing Rescue Her’s first safe house for survivors of trafficking. After moving back to the DFW area in 2015, Sarah has led the development of Rescue Her’s crisis response for adult victims of trafficking, as well as established the Empower Program – a long-term advocacy program for survivors. She is passionate about raising up leaders in the anti-trafficking field who have the knowledge and support necessary to thrive in this field long-term. Sarah has been with Rescue Her since 2013, and she’s held the role of Executive Director since 2020.