redM is a global movement of everyday professionals committed to helping end human trafficking and exploitation. We move people from awareness to action by equipping them to protect children, support survivors of human trafficking, and strengthen their communities.

redM was founded in Houston in 2018 and became a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2020. Today, volunteer leadership teams are building the movement through chapters and industry groups in communities across North America and beyond.

The name reflects the work at the heart of our movement:

Resourcing professionals
Empowering society
Developing leaders
Building a Movement for change

We believe people already possess skills, relationships, influence, and experience that can make a difference. redM helps them put those strengths into action.

No. redM is not a law-enforcement agency, investigative organization, emergency shelter, rescue operation, or crisis-response provider.

We focus on awareness, prevention, professional engagement, community action, and support for trusted organizations that provide direct services. We do not independently investigate suspected trafficking situations or attempt rescues.

Anyone who believes a person is in immediate danger should contact local emergency services. In the United States, suspected human trafficking can also be reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

Anyone who supports the mission and is willing to act with dignity, compassion, responsibility, and respect can participate.

redM includes professionals, parents, students, business leaders, educators, creatives, tradespeople, community advocates, and people from many other backgrounds. You do not need to work in law enforcement, social services, or the nonprofit sector.

redM needs people with many different skills, including:

● Communications and social media.

● Event planning.

● Business development.

● Fundraising and sponsorship.

● Graphic design, photography, and video.

● Education and public speaking.

● Finance, administration, and project management.

● Technology and data.

● Community and corporate relationships.

● Volunteer coordination.

You do not need to be an expert. Reliability, humility, good judgment, and a willingness to work with others are just as important as professional experience.

No. You do not need previous anti-trafficking experience to begin.

redM provides access to educational resources, conversations, experienced volunteers, campaigns, and practical opportunities to participate. Volunteers are encouraged to begin by learning, attending a Chapter Chat or event, and identifying how their existing abilities could support the movement.

redM’s primary role is to support the organizations and professionals already providing direct, specialized services. We listen to people with lived experience and frontline organizations so that our education, campaigns, and community activities are informed, respectful, and responsive to real needs.

When direct assistance is required, redM seeks to connect individuals and families with qualified service providers rather than attempting to replace them.

When selecting local organizations to support, redM chapters take a relationship-first approach. Before providing funding, resources, volunteers, or public support, chapter leaders seek to understand an organization’s work, leadership, safeguarding practices, community reputation, and actual needs.

redM does not assume that every organization needs the same kind of support. The goal is to listen first and then provide practical assistance that strengthens, rather than duplicates, existing services.

A redM chapter is a locally led team that brings the mission into its own community. Chapters raise awareness, develop volunteers, organize events and campaigns, build partnerships, and support trustworthy local organizations serving survivors of human trafficking and vulnerable populations.

Each chapter operates within the shared identity, values, safeguards, and mission of redM while responding to the needs of its local community.

Starting a chapter begins with a conversation, not paperwork.

Prospective leaders are invited to attend a Chapter Chat, review the Chapter Guide, learn about the redM model, and begin building a small local team. The next steps generally include:

1. Learning about redM’s mission, values, and approach.

2. Identifying several trustworthy people who can help lead.

3. Understanding the needs and existing services in the community.

4. Developing a relationship with a reputable local organization.

5. Agreeing to redM’s chapter standards and operating model.

6. Beginning with manageable awareness and engagement activities.

A healthy chapter is built around a team, not one individual. Interested leaders can contact hello@joinredm.com to begin the conversation.

Local chapters are encouraged to raise funds through events, sponsorships, donations, and partnerships.

Under redM’s chapter model, 80% of qualifying locally raised funds remains available to support approved local activities and organizations. The remaining 20% supports the shared infrastructure, resources, governance, campaigns, insurance, technology, and administration that enable chapters to operate as part of the wider movement.

redM is volunteer-led, has no employees or facilities, and works to keep organizational operating costs below 10% of net proceeds.

Volunteer involvement is designed to be flexible. Some people participate in a single campaign or event. Others serve on a chapter team, lead a project, or help develop corporate and community partnerships.

The most important commitment is to be realistic about your availability and dependable in the role you accept. Small, consistent actions can create meaningful impact.