A Decade of Impact
A Decade of Impact

This December, we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Saved in America (SIA), a California-based non-profit organization made up of former police officers, Navy SEALs, and Military Special Operators who have become licensed and insured private investigators. For the past decade, our passionate team has worked relentlessly to prevent child trafficking and reunite missing children with their families—at no cost to the parents or guardians.

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Karinna Zarate
Protecting Children
Protecting Children

In a recent interview with radio hosts Conway and Larson, Joseph Travers, founder of the San Diego-based organization Saved in America, sheds light on the alarming issue of human trafficking in our community. The conversation centered around two recent attempted kidnappings at Mission Valley Mall, where a 42-year-old man allegedly tried to abduct a six-year-old and a five-year-old girl on separate occasions.

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Karinna Zarate
My Family ID Collaboration
My Family ID Collaboration

When a teenager goes missing, every second counts. At Saved In America, we know firsthand how critical it is to act swiftly to recover and protect vulnerable children. That’s why collaborations with innovative organizations like My Family ID are essential to our mission.

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Karinna Zarate
Strength of Partnership
Strength of Partnership

At Saved in America, our mission to locate and recover missing children from the clutches of exploitation is built on a foundation of collaboration, trust, and unwavering commitment. At the heart of this effort is our founder, Joseph Travers, a man whose life’s work has been deeply intertwined with law enforcement and public safety.

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Karinna Zarate
$15 for 15
$15 for 15

Did you know that the average age at which a child is lured into child sex trafficking is just 15 years old? This is a stark reminder of how vulnerable our children are to predators who exploit their innocence.

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Karinna Zarate
Annual Impact
Annual Impact

We at Saved in America are thrilled to announce the release of our 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report on Tuesday, November 5th. This comprehensive report showcases our unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable children and highlights the significant strides we have made over the past year in locating missing children and combating child sex trafficking.

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Karinna Zarate
Travers' DOJ Feature
Travers' DOJ Feature

Joseph and Joshua Travers’ book, “Introduction to Private Investigation: Essential Knowledge and Procedures for the Private Investigator, Second Edition,” has been spotlighted in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) NCJRS Virtual Library. Renowned across the field of criminal justice, this library houses over 235,000 resources that represent a comprehensive body of knowledge on justice, law enforcement, and security.

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Street Cop
Street Cop

We are proud to announce that Pastor Joseph Travers, Founder and Chairman of Saved In America, along with his son, Joshua Travers, a retired Marine and active police officer, were honored as guest speakers at the prestigious Street Cop Conference—the largest law enforcement event of the year.

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Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action

At Saved In America, advocacy is a crucial component of our mission to safeguard children. By influencing legislation and raising public awareness, we aim to create systemic changes that offer better protection for the most vulnerable members of our society.

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Education Empowers
Education Empowers

Education is a powerful tool in the fight against child exploitation. At Saved In America, we are committed to providing accessible educational resources that empower children, parents, and communities with knowledge and preventative strategies.

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Outreach Efforts
Outreach Efforts

Community outreach is a vital component of our mission at Saved In America. By engaging with local communities, we aim to build networks of support, raise awareness, and foster environments where children can thrive safely.

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Measuring Impact
Measuring Impact

At Saved In America, our impact is measured not just in numbers but in the lives changed and futures secured. Each success story is a testament to the dedication of our team, the support of our community, and the resilience of those we serve.

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Volunteer Powered
Volunteer Powered

At Saved in America, our work would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers. From retired Navy SEALs to law enforcement officers and other passionate professionals

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Hidden Epidemic
Hidden Epidemic

Child trafficking is often perceived as an issue happening somewhere else, far from our daily lives. But the unfortunate reality is that child exploitation is an issue that affects every community

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Justice and Hope
Justice and Hope

At its core, Saved in America is about more than just finding missing children; it’s about bringing hope back to families who have faced the unimaginable. The process of locating a child and reuniting them with their loved ones requires...

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Tech Driven
Tech Driven

At Saved in America, we understand that the fight against child trafficking and exploitation is an ever-evolving challenge. As traffickers become more sophisticated, we too must innovate.

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Inspiring Youth
Inspiring Youth

At Saved in America, we believe that education and awareness are crucial components in the fight against child trafficking. That’s why we’re excited to offer a unique resource: our Saved in America Coloring Book, designed for children and families alike

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Our Governing Board
Our Governing Board

At Saved In America, our unwavering mission is to assist parents and law enforcement in locating missing and exploited children. Behind every successful operation and strategic decision is our dedicated governing board—a group of committed individuals who steer the organization towards achieving its noble goals.

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Stressful to Successful
Stressful to Successful

Saved in America’s Founder, Joseph Travers, recently appeared on the “Stressful to Successful” podcast to share his remarkable journey of founding a nonprofit that has changed hundreds of lives. The podcast, which focuses on overcoming challenges and achieving success, provided a fitting platform for Joseph to discuss his experience...

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Joggin' for Frogmen
Joggin' for Frogmen

On July 27th, 2024, Saved in America had the privilege of participating in the annual “Joggin’ for Frogmen” event, held at Liberty Station in Point Loma, California. This energetic and community-driven event, organized to honor and support our nation’s Navy SEALs and their families, provided the perfect platform for Saved in America to promote our mission of locating missing and exploited children and combating child sex trafficking.

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Karinna Zarate