Media Center
Looking to arrange an interview with a RHR team member? Searching for the latest news and information about RHR and announcements about our advocacy work?
In the Media Center, you will find current news releases, op-eds, speeches and editorial coverage about RHR, as well as contact information for our communications team.
Media Inquiries
In the News
He Was Young, Gay, and Sold For Sex. How Jose Alfaro Escaped a Trafficking Nightmare – Rolling Stone: August 21, 2022
Weir: CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue Discusses Human Trafficking – The Cross Timbers Gazette: August 1, 2022
Stop Human Trafficking of Boys, New Texas Billboards Say – The Dallas Morning News: March 5, 2022
Billboard Campaign Launches to Support Male Victims of Human Trafficking – The Texas State Senate Press Release: March 4, 2022
Nation’s First Safe House for Male Sex Trafficking Survivors Addresses Gaps in Current Services – North Texas Daily: February 24, 2022
Winners Revealed: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards – D Magazine:
$10M in state funding designated for Ranch Hands Rescue – The Cross Timbers Gazette: July 30, 2021
Sen. Nelson Announces $10 Million in Funds to Ranch Hands Rescue – The Texas State Senate Press Release: July 29, 2021
Denton Nonprofit to Open Bob’s House of Hope, a Safe House for Young Men Exploited by Sex Trafficking – Dallas Innovates: May 4, 2021
First-of-its-kind Shelter to Open for Young Men — Cross Timbers Gazette: November 19, 2020
First Male Sex-trafficking Shelter to Open in Denton – North Texas Daily: October 2, 2020
Long-Term Safe House for Male Sex Trafficking Victims Opening in Denton, CEO Says It’s ‘First in the Country’ — CBS DFW: September 10, 2020
Ignite Hope — Press Release: September 9, 2020
Ranch Hand Rescue is Working with Victims of Human Trafficking — Dallas Voice: July 24, 2020
Sex Trafficking Affects Males Too, and a Denton Charity Wants to Help — Dallas Morning News: February 10, 2020
Ranch Hands Rescue CEO Plans to Open Safe House for Young Male Victims of Sex Trafficking — Denton Record Chronicle: January 30, 2020
Miracle Dog to be Fitted with Three Prosthetic Legs — NBC DFW: December 28, 2018
Ranch Hand to Open Safe House for Male Sex Trafficking Victims — Dallas Innovates: December 19, 2017
Ranch Hand Rescue Expands Reach — Cross Timbers Gazette: July 30, 2017
Ranch Hand Rescue Raises $33,000 After ASPCA's $10,000 Matching Grant — NBC DFW: May 31, 2016
Videos
Ignite Hope 2020 - Sheriff Tracy Murphree
Ignite Hope 2020 - Sen. Jane Nelson
Bob's House of Hope
Deep Breathing and Relaxation with Carla
Beacon of Hope
Ignite Hope Oct 27, 2018
Ignite Hope 2020 - Police Chief Frank Dixon
Coffee with the CEO - Thomas Family
A Look Inside Ranch Hands Rescue
Hope & Healing at Ranch Hands Rescue
Sex Trafficking: Silent Victims
Animal Sanctuary