Jamey Caruthers Joins Street Grace in Newly-Created Role

Street Grace, a faith-based organization whose mission is to eradicate the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), has named Jamey Caruthers director of demand reduction and policy.

In this newly created role, Caruthers will ensure Street Grace’s mission of preventing trafficking, protecting the vulnerable, and pursuing and bringing both traffickers and buyers to justice is represented and reflected in federal, state, and local laws. His work centers around listening to the needs of partners, service providers, government agencies and stakeholders; careful planning and analysis of the mechanics and ramifications of change, creative thinking, education, and outreach, followed by relationship-driven strategic advocacy that delivers results.

“We will never end CSEC and sex trafficking without intentionally, forcefully, and strategically addressing demand,” said Bob Rodgers, CEO of Street Grace, noting the illegal underground sex economy is estimated to be a multi-billion-dollar business in the U.S. It is the fastest-growing and second-largest illegal business on the planet. “Our initiatives are intensely focused on prevention and the protection of all those who are vulnerable, as well as the pursuit of buyers with a focus on eliminating demand by removing the cloak of anonymity.”

Street Grace was founded in 2009 by leaders of Atlanta’s faith community in response to the increasing presence of CSEC in the city. Since then, the organization has made encouraging progress with a growing network of approximately 150 churches, more than 100 community partners, over 1,500 volunteers, and an expanded presence across the U.S.

“We are thrilled to have Jamey leading our efforts around demand reduction and policy and believe his track record of legal and advocacy expertise in Texas and beyond will significantly enhance our efforts to end demand and protect children around the nation,” said Rodgers.

Prior to joining Street Grace, Caruthers served for seven years as senior staff attorney at Children at Risk, a Texas-based nonprofit. In that role, Caruthers’ led a Texas-wide program to reduce the demand for commercial sex and deter buyers; drafted and helped pass nearly twenty pieces of state anti-human trafficking legislation; worked with numerous cities and towns to improve local ordinances; and created a pro bono nuisance and abatement program that led to the closure of nearly 100 illicit massage businesses in Harris County, Texas. Caruthers started his legal career working for political action committees and he has considerable civil and corporate litigation experience as well.

Caruthers has co-authored and presented a variety of continuing legal education course on trafficking and related issues, which he has delivered to national law firms as well as state and national NGOs and associations. Additionally, he has co-authored many publications on the issue of trafficking, including articles in peer-reviewed journals. Caruthers has also consulted on anti-trafficking legislation in numerous states and on federal legislation.

Caruthers earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center. He and his wife, Lisa, and two children live in Sugar Land, Texas. Caruthers sits on the boards of several nonprofits and is a longtime member of his church’s parish council. He is the author of a middle grade novel Snardler, which was released in 2019 by Intense Publications.

About Street Grace

Street Grace is a faith-based organization that utilizes evidence-based demand reduction strategies to eradicate the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) through prevention, protection, policy, and pursuit. CSEC is any sexual activity involving a minor for which something of value is given or promised. Learn more at streetgrace.org.