Moments later, the men emerged, escorting a terrified teenage girl with bruises and fear in her eyes. She looked straight at him and mouthed the words “help me.” In that instant, Hammer knew he couldn’t stay silent. Thinking quickly, he confronted the men and offered them cash under the pretense of a deal, only to get the girl safely away from them. Once the danger passed, he made sure she received protection and immediate care through trusted advocates—people trained to help victims of abuse and exploitation.