About Us
Established in 2010, Blackbox International is a faith-based, Christ-centered, not-for-profit organization that exists to holistically rehabilitate formerly sex-trafficked boys and young men. Blackbox provides the critical aftercare component for boys rescued from sex trafficking in order to help them find healing from their past, joy in the present, and purpose for their future. We believe they will be restored from the hurt and confusion that has been inflicted upon them and one day become men who will change the world.the story must change

Awareness
You know this happens to boys… right? Over 1.2 million children are trafficked each year for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Conservative estimates say, of that number, over 400,000 are boys. They are abused because of the greed of “owners” and the lust of “clients.”

aftercare
Blackbox seeks to bring healing to boys rescued out of sex trafficking through holistic aftercare. We provide care for boys and young men in our safe-home in the Dominican Republic and are expanding. We are learning from this first initiative and developing a model that can be reproduced globally.

Action
Our story
Sex trafficking has devastating consequences for minors, including long-lasting physical and psychological trauma, disease (including HIV/ AIDS), drug addiction, malnutrition, social ostracism, and possible death. They need to be rescued and healed. Tragically, there is little help or hope for victimized boys anywhere on the planet. Blackbox International was created to change that. We believe that healing is not only possible, but that it MUST be an option for these boys.
Our Team
The most important people, a team of Dominican National Staff, lead the implementation of our holistic aftercare model in the home.

Wade Landers
President | Founder

Roger Twitchell
Vice President | Field Coaching & Staff Care

Ben Hedger
Vice President | Operations

Morgan
Field Services Coordinator

Sara Hill
Director | Donor Relations

Sarah Vacca
Director | Client Services | Disabilities Specialist

Nick Vacca
Advocacy & Transitions Program Coordinator

Tommy Nobis
Director | Finance

Des Ferguson
Advocacy & Client Services Coordinator

Kasey Hendrix
Advocate

Kayla Koskovick
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Board of trustees

Dr. Chris Dewelt
Chairman of the Board | Intercultural Studies Professor | Ozark Christian College

Chase Allcott
Owner/Operator | Chick-Fil-A | Bartlseville, OK

Tim Beasley
Pastor | Central Christian Church | Fort Smith, AR

Peter Buckland
Senior Director | Personnel & Strategies | Christ's Church of Oronogo

Pat Fancher
Director of Prevention | Rapha International

Deb Hafer
Founder | Former Director | Global R.E.S.T. Missionary Care & Restoration

Rick Howerton
Associate Minister | Phillipsburg Christian Church

Brian jennings
Preaching | Leadership | Highland Park Christian Church - Tulsa

Sergio Rizo
Resource Development Director | Stadia Church Planting

Shane Wood
Associate Academic Dean/New Testament & Critical Backgrounds Professor | Ozark Christian College