Our Mission

Reach Out

Relocate

Rise Up

North Carolina ranks 9th in the United States for the most reports of human trafficking, and Charlotte specifically ranks first in North Carolina and 10th nationally as one of the worst cities in the United States for human trafficking. In 2021 alone, 223 suspected cases of trafficking in North Carolina were reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. State-funded victim service agencies reported serving 392 survivors in fiscal year 2021-22. Because human trafficking often goes unreported, the true number of cases is likely much higher (data taken from the Charlotte Post). 

For 14 years, Justice Ministries has been committed to combating sex trafficking and sexual exploitation of women, with a focus on rescue and housing. Our process has been to reach out and locate victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, help relocate them out of their situation and into a safe place, and facilitate an environment conducive to healing. Through the support of our partners, we have been able to assist 500+ women rise up out of trafficking and transition into independence.

“True greatness is not found in power or wealth, but in using them to serve and uplift those in need.”

— William Wilberforce

What we provide

We serve victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation through outreach, emergency services and transitional care. The following is a list of what we provide:

  • 24/7 hotline response for victims

  • Outreach to vulnerable populations at risk of being exploited or trafficked

  • Collaboration with government and non government agencies

  • Strategic, operational and logistical support to government and non government agencies 

  • Connect victims with available agencies and treatment programs to help facilitate healing and recovery

  • Emergency services to victims (food, toiletries, access to health services, basic resources, emergency shelter, transport, etc.)

Our Leadership

  • Mark Blackwell

    FOUNDER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Colby Joyner

    BOARD CHAIR

  • Philip Schneider

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Charles Soden

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jordan Keen

    VP/ SENIOR CASE MANAGER

  • Alison Locklear

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • Caleb Sprinkle

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Reach out. Relocate. Rise Up.

Learn more about the stages of our process of how we fight back against human trafficking in the Carolinas.