Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network | AATN

What Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network | AATN does

Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network (AATN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, with seven employees, that coordinates a network of five subsidiary programs targeting human trafficking and sexual exploitation across the state. The five programs are CEASE Arizona (municipal demand-reduction training and policy reform), CSI/Community Schools Initiative (youth enrichment), Just.Men Arizona (male engagement), SAFE Action Project (hospitality and tourism industry training and certification), and TRUST (community education and awareness). AATN also operates the Jade Richard Scholarship for trafficking survivors (launched October 2023) and online training resources.

AATN generates revenue through individual and corporate donations (tax-deductible, one-time or recurring), event sponsorships (AATN Breakfast, Tucson Cocktail Party, Pickleball Game for Change, with sponsor tiers ranging from $1,000 Silver to $7,500 Diamond), and grants via participation in Arizona Gives Day. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: training and certification engagements are delivered directly to municipal governments (Scottsdale, Tempe, Flagstaff, Coconino County) and to enterprise hospitality and tourism organizations (Casino Arizona, Talking Stick Resort, Visit Mesa, Arizona Office of Tourism). Anchor enterprise outcomes include training 3,025 hospitality employees in human trafficking recognition and reporting at Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform — its "core technology" is described as not applicable — and operates as a service-delivery nonprofit with curriculum-based training, certification programs, awareness campaigns, and direct community engagement. AATN is governed by a board of directors, is independently funded (no parent company or institutional investment structure), and participates in coordinated statewide fundraising through the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers.

Name

Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network | AATN

Legal name

Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network

Website

https://aatn.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network (AATN) is a Mesa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating five subsidiary programs — CEASE, CSI, Just.Men, SAFE, and TRUST — that deliver human trafficking prevention, demand reduction, youth enrichment, and hospitality-industry training across Arizona municipalities and tourism organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arizona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: AATN generates revenue through tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations can be made as one-time gifts or recurring monthly contributions.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue generated through sponsorship tiers for signature events including the AATN Breakfast and Tucson Cocktail Party, with Diamond sponsors at $7,500, Platinum at $5,000, Gold at $2,500, and Silver at $1,000.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AATN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that combats human trafficking in Arizona through five interconnected programs: CEASE Arizona (municipal demand-reduction training and policy reform), CSI (at-risk youth enrichment), Just.Men Arizona (male engagement), SAFE Action Project (hospitality industry certification), and TRUST (community education). It delivers workforce training, designations, and certifications to cities, counties, and travel/tourism/hospitality organizations, and provides online training, public awareness campaigns, events, and the Jade Richard Scholarship for survivors.

Product overview

Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network (AATN) operates as a coordinated network of interconnected programs rather than a single product. The organization manages five distinct programs: CEASE Arizona (municipal training and policy reform), CSI (youth enrichment), Just.Men Arizona (male engagement and demand reduction), SAFE Action Project (hospitality industry certification), and TRUST (community awareness). These programs work collaboratively to prevent trafficking, protect victims, and promote healing. AATN also offers online training resources, a scholarship for survivors, and organizes fundraising events including an annual breakfast and pickleball tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEASE Arizona: Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation - focuses on eradicating sex trafficking by reducing demand
• CSI
• Just.Men Arizona
• SAFE Action Project
• TRUST

Products and services

• CEASE Arizona Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) is a municipal training and policy reform program that works to eradicate sex trafficking in Arizona by reducing demand for paid sex and providing workforce training and policy resources to cities and counties pursuing CEASE Designated City status.
• CSI (Community Schools Initiative) Youth enrichment program for at-risk youth focused on enhancing self-esteem, empowerment, safety, and improved nutrition; works with 15 students and partners with institutions such as the Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. Courthouse for mock trial experiences.
• Just.Men Arizona Program recognizing the unique voice and influence of men to create communities in which vulnerable populations can thrive; focuses on demand reduction and educating men about exploitation and sex trafficking.
• SAFE Action Project Standardized training and certification program for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries on recognizing and reporting human trafficking indicators; certifies organizations that complete training requirements with annual recertification.
• TRUST Community awareness and education program providing resources and collaborative engagement on issues involving human trafficking, including prevention education for community members, school-aged children, teachers, and social service workers.
• Jade Richard Scholarship for Human Trafficking Survivors Scholarship program designed exclusively for survivors of human trafficking to support their educational pursuits and provide a beacon of hope.
• Online Training Online training resources and courses on human trafficking awareness, recognition, and response for community members, professionals, and organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,025 hospitality employees trained in human trafficking recognition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ABC15coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for Virtual Human Trafficking Town Hall - live streamed on ABC15's Facebook page. This partnership extends AATN's reach through television and digital media coverage.
• Casino Arizona and Talking Stick ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst casino properties in Arizona to be certified for training staff to identify and report human trafficking. The Security Training Staff and AATN trained 3,025 members. These organizations are working toward becoming fully SAFE Certified.
• City of FlagstaffcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to combat sex trafficking through CEASE program implementation. The city committed to training 100% of employees on sex trafficking prevention, making Flagstaff a CEASE Designated City.
• Visit MesamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisit Mesa completed their 2023 SAFE Action Project recertification as a tourism industry partner.
• Arizona Office of TourismmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Office of Tourism completed their 2023 SAFE Action Project recertification, demonstrating statewide tourism industry commitment to human trafficking awareness.
• Coconino CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEASE program expanded to county governments with Coconino County leading the effort, making CEASE available to county-level workforce training.
• Alliance of Arizona NonprofitsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAATN participates in Arizona Gives Day, a collaboration that has raised more than $30 million for Arizona's nonprofit sector.
• Arizona GrantmakersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-partner with Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits for Arizona Gives Day fundraising initiative.
• Sandra Day O'Connor United States CourthouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSI students conducted mock trials at the federal courthouse, working with judges, attorneys, court reporters, and deputies as part of youth enrichment program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Thorn: Nonprofit building technology and training tools to combat child sexual exploitation, including online safety resources. Comparable to AATN's online grooming awareness work, though Thorn is more technology- and product-oriented.

Direct peers

• A21: International anti-trafficking nonprofit delivering prevention education, awareness, and survivor support. Directly comparable to AATN's mission across prevention, demand reduction, and education, although A21 operates across multiple countries versus AATN's single-state focus.
• Covenant House: Nonprofit serving at-risk and trafficked youth through shelter, education, and life-skills programs. Comparable to AATN's CSI youth enrichment program targeting self-esteem, empowerment, safety, and nutrition.
• ECPAT-USA: U.S. branch of an international network combating child exploitation, trafficking, and online sexual exploitation. Comparable to AATN's child-and-youth-focused prevention and training mission.
• Shared Hope International: Anti-trafficking organization focused on sex trafficking demand reduction and policy reform. Closely comparable to AATN's CEASE program, which targets demand for paid sex through municipal training and policy.
• Love146: Anti-trafficking nonprofit focused on prevention education and survivor care, with significant youth-survivor programming. Directly comparable in mission, prevention education, and survivor support services.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): National nonprofit operating hotlines and prevention programs for exploited and missing children. Comparable to AATN's youth-protection mission (e.g., CSI program) and its online-grooming awareness resources, though far broader in scope.
• Polaris: Operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and runs large-scale anti-trafficking programs nationally. Comparable as a leading anti-trafficking nonprofit with awareness, training, and victim services, though at much larger national scale than AATN's Arizona-only footprint.
• International Justice Mission: Large global anti-trafficking organization working on protection, prosecution, and prevention. Comparable in mission breadth, though operates internationally and at much larger scale than AATN.

Regional players

• Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence: Arizona statewide coalition addressing sexual and domestic violence, including trafficking intersections. Closely comparable as a regional Arizona-based nonprofit tackling related exploitation issues, making it a direct state-level peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AATNAZ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aatn9035
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArizonaAntiTraffickingNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-anti-trafficking-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/aatn_az

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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