The Justice for Anaiah Walker Foundation is a non-profit organization established in July of 2020. In remembrance and love for Anaiah Walker by her family.  In efforts to continually honor her memory, bring awareness to sex trafficking, run aways, sexual trauma, and sexual abuse.  Anaiah's Place Ranch is a safe haven for adolescents.  We are dedicated to being the voice of victims, providing support with trauma recovery, and providing a safe space for healing and development. 

Anaiah Walker was born in Saint Paul, MN. In April of 2004. She lived in Minnesota with her parents until the age of seven. Anaiah's mother side of her family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in 2012. Her father relocated to San Diego, California. She was a bright, young girl who aspired to be an EMT or phlebotomist. Full of light, ambition, and happiness. She is loved and remembered by many.

When Anaiah's family moved to North Phoenix the neighborhood they resided in was quiet, safe, and peaceful. However, the school Anaiah attended was not culturally blended, and she experienced bullying and students using racial slurs against her.

As a result, Anaiah developed social interaction challenges and aggression. Anaiah and her parents made the decision to have her reside in California with her father. Where she could have exposure to an environment more inclusive and spend time with her paternal side of the family. 

Anaiah continued to have challenges in California. In December of 2017, Anaiah was returned to Phoenix by her father. Ultimately, Anaiah's behaviors were deemed as a safety risk to herself and others by The Arizona's Department of Child Services.  Anaiah's mother was against their decision for out of home placement, and made every attempt to find at risk services for adolescents and counseling; that would allow Anaiah to reunify with her family, and begin her healing process at home.

Just four months into court ordered, group home placement for care; in April of 2018, Anaiah (age 13) and another young girl age 14, ran away from the group home. The teens subsequently met an unfortunate circumstance. According to the victims, police reports, and associated press. They were held against their will by two men that at the Payless Inn Motel.

According to the girl's testimonies, police and court reports, the men forced both girls into sex trafficking, forcing them to sell drugs, and physically and sexually assaulted the girls. After five days the girls were able to get away to get help at a nearby Circle K Gas Station. Where they asked a clerk for help. That clerk contacted authorities.

After this incident, Anaiah never recovered. She was afraid for her life. She didn't want to live in Phoenix anymore and she continue to run away. Placing herself at risk. The formulated plan for Anaiah to receive at risk services and counseling were objectives were not met. 

On May 22nd, 2020, Anaiah's body was found. Badly decomposed, in Buckeye, Arizona. On Highway I-10 and Watson Road exit.  To date, Anaiah's death remains unsolved.  Anaiah was located in the median. No phone, no shoes, and very few personal artifacts.  If you have any information please call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or Buckeye AZ Police Department tip line at 623-349-6411.

Anaiah's family and friends seek justice. We loved Anaiah and she is truly missed.  Due to unfortunate circumstances surrounding trauma and fear, Anaiah was running away from home and placements for counseling. 

Although, Anaiah's family, friends, counselors, and support systems were in place and available to attend to all of her needs victims often times are seeking a safe havens to heal away from family and loved ones.  We have created Anaiah's Place Ranch in efforts to provide an inclusive space.  Anaiah's Place Ranch is a safe haven for at risks adolescents to find support, privacy, and counseling.

ANAIAH WALKER

Dedicated in Love & Remembrance