U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking

What U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking does

The U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (USIAHT) is a Tampa, Florida-founded nonprofit organization established in 2016 by former MLB executive Kevin Malone to combat child sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in the United States. The organization ran safe houses, created victim pathways to services, administered CSEC-specific government grants, and advocated for legislative reform, with primary operational focus shifted to Southern Nevada following Malone's 2018 relocation to Las Vegas.

USIAHT's product surface was centered on the Kids Not For Sale brand, the Abolitionist volunteer program, the Trafficking Free Zone initiative for businesses and congregations, and the Advocate Series — a free 5-part faith-based curriculum produced with pastor Francis Chan and distributed via Vimeo, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. The organization relied on donations, sponsorships, government grants, and branded merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, bomber jackets, hats, polos priced $24.95-$70.50 via a Stripe-powered Shopify-style e-commerce storefront) as its revenue mix, with no paid services or subscription pricing.

In April 2026, USIAHT officially closed as a nonprofit entity, transferring its educational content and mission continuity to Kids Not For Sale, a DBA of Light In The Darkness. The organization employed 7 people and operated regional presences in Tampa, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Austin, and Las Vegas, drawing credibility from Malone's 2019 appointment to the federal Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking.

Name

U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking

Legal name

U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking

Website

https://usiaht.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (USIAHT) is a 7-person nonprofit founded in 2016 by former MLB executive Kevin Malone to combat child sex trafficking in the United States through survivor services, advocacy, and faith-based community programs. USIAHT closed in April 2026, with its mission continuing through Kids Not For Sale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

Keywords

• Human trafficking prevention
• Anti-trafficking advocacy
• Survivor support services
• Community awareness campaigns
• Anti-trafficking education

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Public donations and corporate sponsorships to support anti-trafficking efforts, survivor services, and awareness campaigns
2. Government Grants: Government grants specific to commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) for transparency, accountability, and clear action steps
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats, and polo shirts through the Kids Not For Sale e-commerce store

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

USIAHT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that combats human trafficking in the U.S. through survivor support, public awareness campaigns, community mobilization, and educational programming. It sells branded apparel and accessories, a founder-authored book, and a documentary film, while offering free educational resources, a podcast, a volunteer "Abolitionist Program," and the Trafficking Free Zone Initiative for partner organizations.

Product overview

Kids Not For Sale is the primary brand initiative of the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking (USIAHT), operating as a community-based movement focused on ending child sex trafficking in Southern Nevada and nationwide. The organization offers the Abolitionist Program for volunteer engagement, the Advocate Series faith-based video curriculum with accompanying Trafficking Free America podcast, and the Trafficking Free Zone initiative for businesses and organizations. USIAHT ran the Abolitionist Program, administered safe houses for survivors, and managed grant-funded research and policy advocacy until its official closure in April 2026, when educational content was transferred to Kids Not For Sale. Branded merchandise sold through the e-commerce shop funds prevention, advocacy, and victim response efforts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Branded Merchandise (Apparel and Accessories) Online retail line of USIAHT- and Kids Not For Sale-branded apparel and accessories offered to supporters, donors, and the general public; sales proceeds support the anti-trafficking mission.
• Scouting the Enemy (Book) Book authored by USIAHT founder Kevin Malone, drawing on his MLB executive experience to tell the anti-trafficking story and advance the organization's mission.
• The Shawn Miracle (Documentary Film) Documentary film produced by USIAHT that tells a survivor's story and raises public awareness of human trafficking.
• Advocate Series Educational curriculum and training program equipping schools, churches, and community organizations to recognize and respond to human trafficking indicators.
• Trafficking Free America Podcast Podcast series distributed on major streaming platforms featuring conversations with experts, survivors, and advocates on human trafficking awareness and prevention.
• Abolitionist Program Volunteer mobilization program that recruits and trains grassroots "abolitionists" to take action against human trafficking in their local communities.
• Trafficking Free Zone Initiative Certification and partnership program that equips businesses, churches, and other organizations with training and protocols to become recognized "Trafficking Free Zones."

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced detention population from 260 to 136 average daily through reform partnerships
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered notable, flagship, core and minor.

• Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerLas Vegas Raiders quarterback who created a PSA video endorsing Kids Not For Sale and appeared on digital billboards around Allegiant Stadium to raise awareness about child sex trafficking. His celebrity influence helped drive hundreds of website visits from billboard marketing efforts.
• Francis ChanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned pastor and best-selling author who hosts the Advocate Series, a 5-part faith-based small group study designed to help Christians and churches respond to human trafficking. Provides spiritual leadership and credibility to faith-based outreach efforts.
• John Martin (Director, Clark County Dept. of Juvenile Justice Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory committee member with over three decades of law enforcement experience. Leads reform efforts that reduced detention population from 260 to 136 average daily and created the Harbor Juvenile Assessment Center serving 14,000+ youth and families.
• Protect The P.A.T.H. (People Against Trafficking Humans)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated ministry founded by Kevin Malone focused on ending sex slavery of minors. Both organizations share the same mission of awareness, prevention, rescue assistance, and restoration to children.
• Inner City VisionsminorOthersMinistry providing assistance to LA gang communities, representing Kevin Malone's continued involvement in urban ministry alongside anti-trafficking work.
• ToGETher FreedomminorOthersFaith-based organization partnered in the fight against human trafficking.
• Hope for Israel, Hayovel, World EmunahminorOthersIsraeli ministry organizations Kevin Malone is involved with as part of his broader charitable activities.
• City of RefugeminorOthersPastoral organization featured in the Trafficking Free America podcast discussing session 1 content on becoming a Trafficking Free Zone.
• A Door of Hope (Florida)minorOthersFaith-based foster care agency in Florida providing safe homes for trafficking survivors, featured in Advocate Series Session 3.
• Life Recaptured (Brandy Crisafulli)minorOthersSafe home in Florida run by Brandy Crisafulli serving trafficking survivors, referenced in Advocate Series Session 4.
• National Center on Sexual ExploitationnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit where Kevin Malone presented on building teams to end human trafficking in 2018.
• Shared Hope InternationalnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization whose 2009 study on minors trafficked domestically is cited as source for Nevada trafficking statistics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Free the Slaves: Anti-slavery organization combining research, survivor services, and policy advocacy. Comparable mission profile and mixed advocacy/direct-service operating model.
• Thorn: Anti-child-sexual-exploitation organization that builds technology to identify trafficking victims and supports survivor recovery. Closely comparable mission focus on child sex trafficking and education/awareness content.
• Love146: Anti-child-trafficking nonprofit focused on survivor care and prevention education. Direct mission overlap with USIAHT, particularly in survivor support and youth-targeted prevention programming.
• Coalition Against Trafficking in Women: International advocacy organization focused on the commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls. Similar policy advocacy, awareness, and demand-side accountability focus as USIAHT.
• Polaris (formerly Polaris Project): One of the largest U.S. anti-trafficking nonprofits, operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline and funding survivor services. Directly comparable mission, advocacy, and survivor support model to USIAHT.
• Rescue:Freedom: U.S.-based anti-trafficking organization focused on prevention, professional training, and survivor aftercare. Comparable demand-side and corporate training offerings such as the Trafficking Free Zone initiative.
• Shared Hope International: Anti-trafficking nonprofit whose research (including the 2009 study cited by USIAHT) drives policy and demand-side prevention. Already a strategic partner of USIAHT and operates in the same legislative and survivor advocacy space.
• National Center on Sexual Exploitation: Coalition convening organizations to end sexual exploitation. Already a strategic partner where USIAHT's founder presented at the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit; comparable advocacy and policy focus.
• A21: Global anti-trafficking nonprofit operating awareness, prevention, and survivor aftercare programs. Directly comparable portfolio of prevention education, advocacy, and demand-side intervention.

Broad incumbents

• International Justice Mission: Large, established counter-trafficking organization working across multiple countries with law enforcement partnerships. Operates broadly in the same space as USIAHT with significantly greater scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4GZXGmapaKD1MSX4Qwf9xA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Kids-Not-For-Sale-105878268747580
• Instagraminstagram.com/kids_notforsale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/u.s.-institute-against-human-trafficking

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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