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 male survivors of 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 male survivors 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 a place to find healing and restoration. Tragically, there is little help or hope for male survivors of sex trafficking. 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 and young men.
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

Morgan
Field Services Coordinator

Sara Hill
Director | Donor Relations

Nick Vacca
Advocacy & Transitions Program Coordinator

Sarah Vacca
Client Services | Disabilities Specialist

Ben Hedger
Operations

Des Ferguson
Advocacy & Client Services Coordinator

Kayla Koskovick
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Board of trustees

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

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

Oscar Antillon
Vice President of New Business & Development | Schuber Mitchell Homes

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

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

Brianna Bushnell
RN | Freeman Hospital

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, OK

Chrissy King
Graduate Studies Director | Ozark Christian College

Shane Wood, PhD
Professor New Testament & Critical Backgrounds Professor | Ozark Christian College