named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Education Events
Workshops and rallies on Long Island and in NYC to raise awareness about human trafficking, digital safety, and policy issues
Survivor Afternoon / Art Therapy
Healing-focused gatherings in partnership with Paint Me Bear, offering art therapy and community support for survivors of trafficking
Warriors Giveaway
Community distribution events providing food, winter clothing, books, diapers, and personal care items to vulnerable populations in NYC and Long Island
Warriors Youth Council
Youth-led initiative engaging young leaders in advocacy, education, and community organizing around human trafficking prevention
Wonder Girls
After-school program for middle and high school girls focused on building confidence, leadership, and life skills to address emotional and social challenges
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 2 activities
- Advocate for policy changes to protect children and end human traffickingEngages in media campaigns, grassroots mobilization, and policy advocacy to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation, including promoting the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), the EARN IT Act, and the Equality Model (Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act). Organizes call-to-action campaigns and congressional briefings to influence legislation.
- Lead public awareness campaigns and events against human traffickingOrganizes annual events such as the Global Hope 365 Walk/Run, participates in Safer Internet Day, and issues public statements on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness and mobilize communities.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Deliver education and training on human trafficking prevention and digital safetyProvides in-person training, presentations, and educational resources on human trafficking, child protection, and digital safety to schools, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, parents, and community groups nationwide. Includes dissemination of safety tips, books, tutorials, and step-by-step guides for protecting children online.
- Produce and distribute digital educational content on human traffickingOperates a YouTube channel and SoundCloud platform to publish interviews, expert discussions, safety tips, and resources focused on human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and child protection, reaching a broad public audience.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for criminal justice reform and survivor-centered legal outcomesLeads campaigns to end the prosecution of children in the adult criminal justice system, supports clemency for trafficking survivors such as Sara Kruzan, and promotes decriminalization of individuals in prostitution through legislative advocacy.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct research on youth online safety and digital risksConducts an annual survey of 1,000 young people aged 9–17 to study online risks and experiences, informing educational and advocacy initiatives.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Develop and distribute educational toolkits and resourcesReleases and distributes practical guides and toolkits such as the "Keep It Digitally Safe" toolkit and the "Unplug EdTech" guide to support digital safety for youth and help parents manage children's technology use in educational settings.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Distribute essential goods and services through community giveaway eventsOrganizes and hosts community giveaway events in New York to distribute food, winter clothing, books, diapers, personal care items, and toys to children and families in need, including holiday-specific events in Brooklyn and Flushing.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Support survivors of human trafficking through economic, social, and therapeutic programsProvides economic support, hosts survivor-focused events featuring art therapy and shared meals, and supports survivor entrepreneurs through participation in fairs and community events. Amplifies survivor voices by integrating lived experiences into educational and public awareness efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants$24K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$25K
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Grants paid out$718
balance sheet
Total assets$360
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Net assets$360
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -5.1%
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Partner — Refers individuals in emotional distress or suicidal crisis to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for confidential 24/7 support.
- Bark Partner — LYNNS WARRIORS shares research findings from Bark’s 2021 Annual Report on children and technology.
- CYBERTIPLINE Partner — Partners with Cybertipline, the nation's centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children, to facilitate public reporting.
- CafePress Partner — Hosts the official Lynn’s Warriors merchandise store.
- Common Sense Media Partner — Partners with Common Sense Media by referencing their research on AI chatbot risks to children and aligning advocacy efforts around shared concerns.
- Congress Government — Entity called upon to strengthen child protections and hold exploitative actors accountable.
- Enough Is Enough® Partner — Collaborates by promoting and distributing free online safety resource guides developed by Enough Is Enough for families and schools.
- FairPlay for Kids Partner — Shares research and advocacy content from FairPlay for Kids, including reports on Instagram safety failures and warnings about AI toys.
- Goya Foods Partner — Provided food products for distribution during the Thanksgiving giveaway event in Rockaway's, NY.
- Human Rights for Kids Partner — LYNNS WARRIORS collaborates with Human Rights for Kids to promote the #KidsArentCriminals and #SarahsLaw campaigns.
- LifeWay Network Partner — Co-participated in events supporting safe housing for victims of human trafficking and attended joint galas promoting survivor recovery.
- LifeWay Network Partner — LYNNS WARRIORS supports LifeWay Network through a live event in New York City.
- NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE Partner — Collaborates by directing the public to the National Human Trafficking Hotline for reporting suspected trafficking or requesting help.
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — LYNNS WARRIORS disseminates information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline.
- National Center on Sexual Exploitation Coalition — LYNNS WARRIORS participates in a coalition with the National Center on Sexual Exploitation to support the EARN IT Act.
- New Yorkers for the Equality Model Partner — Supported advocacy efforts around legislative action on sex trade survivor justice and participated in lobbying activities.
- Nurses United Against Human Trafficking Partner — Engaged in discussions on public education strategies and collaborative initiatives to combat human trafficking.
- Paint Me Bear Partner — Partnered with the art studio to host survivor afternoons focused on holistic art therapy and healing activities.
- Parents Rise Partner — Endorses and supports Parents Rise as part of its Human Trafficking Awareness Month campaign in January 2026.
- Phone Free Schools Movement Partner — Promotes and collaborates with the Phone Free Schools Movement to advocate for screen-free educational environments.
- Sanctuary for Families Partner — Collaborated on hosting a small business fair supporting survivor entrepreneurs and co-hosted an art therapy event at Paint Me Bear.
- SoundCloud Partner — Hosts interviews on human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
- The Junior League of Long Island Partner — Collaborated on community events including shopping fundraisers where proceeds supported Lynn's Warriors’ mission.
- Thorn Partner — Lynn's Warriors references and disseminates research conducted by Thorn.
- Thorn Partner — References Thorn's yearly survey on what kids experience online, indicating collaboration or alignment with Thorn's research and advocacy work.
- Urban Indigenous Collective Partner — Stood in solidarity with at a film screening event addressing missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWGT2S).
- Vollebak Partner — Collaborates with Vollebak, a clothing brand co-founded by Nick Tidball, in advancing adversarial clothing.
- White House Government — Entity called upon to strengthen child protections and hold exploitative actors accountable.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts a Warriors Channel on YouTube for community discussion, expert guests, and resource sharing on preventing sexual exploitation.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts educational programming on human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Communication-First Prevention Modelmethodology: communication-first preventionBy prioritizing open communication between adults and children and providing practical tools, we prevent child victimization because early, normalized dialogue builds protective relationships and enables timely intervention in predatory situations.
- Community Empowerment through Digital Safety Educationmethodology: community-empowermentBy equipping communities with digital safety training and practical tools for open communication, we prevent human trafficking because empowered individuals are better able to recognize, intervene in, and disrupt grooming behaviors and online exploitation within their own homes and networks.
- Coordinated Multi-Sector Advocacy and Educationmethodology: coordinated synergy modelBy using a coordinated, multi-sector approach that combines education, policy reform, and constituent mobilization, we address interconnected forms of digital predation and trafficking because systemic change requires aligned action across public, civic, and technological domains.
- Survivor-Centered Educationmethodology: survivor-centered-educationBy centering survivor lived experience in educational content and storytelling, we increase community awareness and prevention efficacy because authentic narratives create deeper emotional resonance and credibility, leading to more effective behavioral change and engagement in prevention efforts.
- Technology Accountability as Preventionmethodology: tech_accountability_advocacyBy advocating for legislative accountability of technology companies, we reduce online child sexual abuse material and prevent trafficking because holding platforms responsible disrupts the infrastructure enabling online grooming and exploitation.