Without Permission

What Without Permission does

Without Permission Inc. is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Debbie Johnson in Modesto, California, dedicated to combating sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in California's Central Valley. The organization operates a portfolio of programs structured around four impact areas: Prevention, Justice, Restoration, and the #iamchange Men's Movement (demand disruption). Its core delivery model is the Certified Navigator Program, which trains and mobilizes trauma-informed volunteers to work one-on-one with survivors through the proprietary "Six Cornerstones of Restoration" framework covering shelter, criminal justice, education, health, personal care, and faith-based restoration. The organization runs the Just His House day-center in Modesto, distributes FBI-approved "Bags of Compassion," operates a Missing Persons Unit for locating missing youth (90% recovery success in first six months of 2025), and delivers the HT 101 prevention training program across 22 school districts.

The business model is entirely donation-funded, with revenue drawn from individual contributions, corporate event sponsorships (Hawaii Raffle, Get Fit Major Golf Tournament, Community Brunch, Freedom Walk), church partner contributions ($584,300+ raised by faith-community partners), a California State Prop 47 government grant for the CSED Jail Diversion Program, donor-advised funds, and in-kind gifts via Amazon and Walmart wish lists. All survivor services are provided at no cost. The go-to-market combines community-led grassroots mobilization with formal sales relationships — onsite staff are co-located at the Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall, Family Justice Centers, and Community Services Agency, with deep task-force participation (209 Freedom Project, End It San Joaquin, ASALT) alongside 100+ mobilized local churches and 22 partner school districts. The organization holds ECFA, GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, and Charity Navigator 4-Star accreditations, supporting donor trust.

By June 2025 the organization reported 1,162 cumulative victims served, 324 law enforcement referrals, 106,330+ community members reached through prevention education, 45,100+ annual volunteer hours, and $7.4M cumulative funds raised since founding. It operates with 17 paid staff and 100+ active volunteers across Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. No proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI/ML capability is disclosed; the operating asset is human-powered, mission-driven service delivery.

Name

Without Permission

Legal name

Without Permission Inc.

Website

https://withoutpermission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Without Permission Inc. is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit founded in 2010 that delivers anti-sex trafficking prevention education, survivor restoration, and justice-system diversion programs across California's Central Valley through a trained Certified Navigator volunteer corps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Trafficking Social Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Anti-sex trafficking services
• Survivor restoration programs
• Human trafficking prevention
• Victim advocacy services
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals via Network for Good platform and direct donations.
2. Corporate and Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events such as Golf Tournament, Community Brunch, and Hawaii Raffle Fundraiser.
3. Church Partner Contributions: Funds raised by church partners and faith community mobilization.
4. Government Grants: California State Prop 47 grant funding the CSED Jail Diversion Program.
5. Donor Advised Funds: Grant recommendations through donor-advised funds (DAF) with EIN 45-4220880.
6. In-Kind Donations: Physical goods donations via Amazon Wish List and Walmart Wish List for Bags of Compassion and Just His House.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Without Permission Inc. is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that combats sex trafficking in California's Central Valley through three impact areas: Prevention (HT 101 awareness training and #NotAPriceTag campus education), Justice (CSED Jail Diversion Program in partnership with the Stanislaus County DA), and Restoration (Certified Navigator mentorship, Just His House day-center, Bags of Compassion, and a Missing Persons Unit for recovering missing youth). All direct services to survivors are provided free of charge.

Product overview

Without Permission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a suite of anti-sex trafficking programs organized around three impact areas: Prevention, Justice, and Restoration. Its core programs include the Certified Navigator Program and Navigator Training, which mobilize trained volunteers to support survivors through six cornerstones of restoration. The organization operates Just His House (JHH) as its restoration day-center, provides Bags of Compassion (FBI-approved backpacks with care items), runs a Missing Persons Unit within San Joaquin County, and delivers the CSED Jail Diversion Program in partnership with the Stanislaus County District Attorney's office. Prevention offerings include the HT 101 Training, #NotAPriceTag campus education program, and the #iamchange EPIK Men's Movement focused on disrupting demand. The organization also provides downloadable resource guides, Volunteer Orientation sessions, and Parent Partnership support groups. The organization does not offer a software or technology product with product integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Just His House (JHH) A restoration day-center for survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation that offers mentorship, group curriculum (Seeking Safety, biblical restoration, cooking classes), and therapy for survivors currently working with a Certified Navigator.
• Bags of Compassion

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,162 trafficking victims and referred 324 individuals from law enforcement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Costa Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-host of 2026 Community Brunch fundraiser on September 13. Partnership raises funds for at-risk children and families in the Central Valley community.
• California State (Prop 47 Grant)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025California State grant funding the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Diversion (CSED) program launched in 2025 for adult females arrested on prostitution-related charges.
• Stanislaus County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint partnership for CSED Jail Diversion Program. DA's office works with Without Permission to offer diversion options to qualifying arrestees impacted by trafficking.
• 209 Freedom Project (Stanislaus County Task Force)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency task force including FBI, Homeland Security, Ag Commissioner, DA's Office, and California Massage Therapy Council focused on trafficking prevention and prosecution.
• End It San Joaquin County Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency task force collaborating with human trafficking investigators, prosecutors, advocates, and probation officers.
• Stanislaus County Family Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for eligibility, aftercare placement, resourcing, and relocation of sex trafficking victims. Without Permission has staff co-located at the FJC.
• San Joaquin Family Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-location partnership with staff providing victim services. Program Manager Alexis Wilbur praised the partnership as vital to multidisciplinary response.
• ASALT Task Force (San Joaquin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative task force working to identify, locate, and recover victims of sex trafficking as well as their traffickers for prosecution.
• National Organization (#iamchange Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership launched in 2021 with national organization operating in 22 states for the Men's Movement to disrupt demand and end sex trafficking.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJust His House Amazon Wish List accepting in-kind donations of personal care items, clothing, and supplies for survivors.
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart Wish List for Bags of Compassion and Just His House accepting in-kind donations.
• Candy's Carefree TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel partner for Hawaii Raffle Fundraiser offering customizable trip accommodations for winner.
• Direct ApplianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Community Brunch and organizational events.
• Ardis Cattle CominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Community Brunch and organizational events.
• Covenant EyesminorOthersRecommended accountability tool for men's movement participants to monitor online content and combat pornography link to trafficking demand.
• Stanislaus County Community Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for full-day community training on trauma-informed care, tactics of traffickers, social media safety, serving victims in healthcare and housing. Onsite staff location.
• Stanislaus County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCOE partnership for 'Preventing and Addressing HT in Schools' training program delivered to local school districts.
• Women's Center of San JoaquincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTask force partner collaborating on end trafficking initiatives in San Joaquin County.
• Various Shelter OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with organizations specializing in short/long term placement for survivors providing counseling, education, art therapy, equine therapy and group therapy.
• Haven Women's Center of StanislauscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice partner providing services to trafficking victims in Stanislaus County.
• San Joaquin District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for prosecution support and victim advocacy in San Joaquin County cases.
• PrevailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Joaquin County partner for victim services and advocacy.
• San Joaquin Human Services Agency (HSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for social services coordination and youth recovery support.
• Stockton Juvenile ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Missing Persons Unit and youth trafficking victim identification and recovery.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Thorn: Tech-driven anti-trafficking nonprofit building tools to identify victims and disrupt exploitation online. Comparable anti-trafficking mission but differentiated by technology-led approach rather than direct survivor services.

Direct peers

• Shared Hope International: National anti-sex trafficking organization combining prevention, justice advocacy, shelter, and demand-disruption programs. Highly comparable integrated model to Without Permission, though operating at national scale rather than regional.
• Love146: Anti-child sex trafficking organization running survivor care homes, prevention education, and professional training. Comparable focus on minors (matching Without Permission's 63% under-18 caseload) and survivor-centered restoration model.
• Freedom Network USA: Coalition of US service providers offering direct services to trafficking survivors, including legal advocacy and shelter. Comparable survivor-services focus and justice-advocacy pillar relevant to Without Permission's CSED program.
• CAST (Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking): Los Angeles-based anti-trafficking nonprofit providing survivor services, prevention education, and justice system advocacy. Comparable California operating environment and CSEC-focused program design.
• A21 (A21 Campaign): Faith-based anti-trafficking nonprofit operating prevention education, survivor restoration, and aftercare programs in multiple US cities. Closely comparable mission, faith orientation, and integrated service pillars.
• Becky Ferguson Foundation: Faith-based anti-trafficking nonprofit providing survivor restoration, prevention, and demand-disruption programs in the western US. Closely comparable faith orientation, integrated pillars, and regional nonprofit scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): National nonprofit operating the CyberTipline and missing child recovery infrastructure. Closely comparable to Without Permission's Missing Persons Unit capability, but operating at much larger national scale with federal funding.
• Polaris Project (Abolitionist Ventures): Former operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline and a leading national anti-trafficking policy organization. Comparable mission but operates primarily through policy, hotline, and data analytics rather than direct survivor services.
• ECPAT-USA: US chapter of international End Child Prostitution and Trafficking network, focused on child protection policy, advocacy, and anti-trafficking education. Comparable child-protection focus but operates through policy advocacy rather than direct services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/withoutpermission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/without-permission-inc-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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