OUR MISSION
Child trafficking and human trafficking are at the center of the mission, alongside the rest of the border intelligence. The team documents what it finds and sends that record to law enforcement.
WHAT WE DO
The GOAT Initiative collects, analyzes, and shares what it finds on the southern border. Child trafficking and human trafficking are a central part of that work, along with special interest aliens and other threats. The record goes to local, state, and federal law enforcement. The organization does not arrest, detain, or take custody.
The team identifies trafficking when it sees the signs, writes down what it observed, and sends that report to law enforcement, including HSI and the FBI. If a crime is in progress, call 911.
CENTRAL TO THE MISSION
CHILD TRAFFICKING
Children moved across the southern border by smugglers and traffickers. The team looks for the signs, documents what it sees, and reports suspected child trafficking to law enforcement, including HSI and the FBI.
CENTRAL TO THE MISSION
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Adults and children moved for labor or sexual exploitation. The same rule applies: identify it, document it, and report it. The organization does not take custody of anyone it reports.
CORE OBJECTIVES
Strategic priorities driving our intelligence operations and homeland security initiatives.
Child Trafficking
Identify and report suspected child trafficking at the border to law enforcement, including HSI and the FBI.
Human Trafficking
Identify adults and children moved for labor or sexual exploitation, document the record, and send it to law enforcement.
Intelligence Gathering
Collect and analyze actionable intelligence on border crossings, suspicious activities, and potential threats to national security.
SIA Identification
Track and identify Special Interest Aliens from countries with known terrorist connections entering through border vulnerabilities.
Rapid Response Intel
Deliver time-sensitive intelligence to law enforcement partners enabling swift action against emerging threats.
Agency Collaboration
Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to create a unified front against border security threats.
Vulnerability Mapping
Identify and document unguarded border sectors exploited by smugglers, traffickers, and potential terrorists.
Public Awareness
Educate citizens and lawmakers about the reality of border security challenges through documented evidence and reporting.
WHY THIS MATTERS
CHILDREN AND ADULTS ARE BEING MOVED
Smugglers and traffickers move children and adults across the southern border. The GOAT Initiative treats child trafficking and human trafficking as a central part of the mission. The team identifies what it can, documents it, and reports it to law enforcement, including HSI and the FBI. If a crime is in progress, call 911.
FILLING THE GAP
The GOAT Initiative exists to fill intelligence gaps that government agencies alone cannot address. The team works in the field, gathering evidence and writing up what would otherwise go unnoticed.
PROTECTING COMMUNITIES
By sharing intelligence with law enforcement at all levels, we help protect American communities from threats before they materialize. Every piece of intel gathered contributes to a safer homeland.
JOIN THE MISSION
Support the reporting on child trafficking, human trafficking, and the rest of the border work.
QUESTIONS
What is the mission of The GOAT Initiative?
Child trafficking and human trafficking are a central part of the mission, along with intelligence on special interest aliens and other threats along the U.S.–Mexico border. The team delivers that intelligence to law enforcement partners.
Where does the field work focus?
The southern border, including San Diego sector activity documented by the operations team.
Who receives the intelligence?
Local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. The team writes up what it finds and shares those findings. It does not arrest, detain, or take custody.