Senate Bill 14
Senate Bill 14

On December 14th, 2024, Saved in America had the honor of presenting the "Brittanee Drexel" Award to Senator Shannon Grove for her unwavering dedication to combating human trafficking. Senator Grove's introduction of Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) into the California State Senate marks a significant step forward in the battle against this heinous crime.

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Mobile Command
Mobile Command

California County News was happy to report on the launch of a crime-fighting RV that is designed to make the immensely important process of rescuing kids easier. The 37-foot RV is being used as a mobile command center for the team at Saved in America and their highly-qualified volunteers.

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Karinna Zarate
Kidnapping
Kidnapping

Human trafficking, which is referred to as modern-day slavery in America, often begins with a kidnapping of sorts, though it looks very different than you might expect. In years past, the dangers for children existed mostly in the shadows, down alleys and hiding among the aisles of stores.

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Karinna Zarate
Pastor. Investigator. Hero.
Pastor. Investigator. Hero.

Recently, Saved in America’s Founder, Joseph Travers, was featured in Shoutout LA Magazine.

In a world where darkness sometimes overshadows light, there are those who stand as beacons of hope, tirelessly working to restore what has been lost. Joseph Travers is one such individual, a pastor, and the founder of Saved in America, whose dedication to finding missing and exploited children has brought solace to hundreds of families.

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R. E. S. C. U. E.
R. E. S. C. U. E.

Every year, countless families face the unimaginable fear that comes when a child goes missing. While the sheer number of these cases can feel overwhelming, organizations like Saved in America (SIA) offer a beacon of hope. Recently, one of our Board Members and past president of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI), Mark Gillespie, wrote a compelling and informative article in the TALI monthly publication, The TALI Tip Off.

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Karinna Zarate
Honoring Service
Honoring Service

In a recent appearance on the Mark Larson Show, retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Kirby Horrell, one of our esteemed board members and a proud Vietnam Veteran, shared his inspiring story. Kirby discussed the profound impact his military service has had on his life and how it motivated him to help our organization in its crucial mission.

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Karinna Zarate
Riverside County Sting
Riverside County Sting

In a proactive response to combat sex trafficking, Riverside County's Anti-Human Trafficking Team, alongside the Perris station's special enforcement team, executed a significant sting operation in Perris, California. This operation resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals, highlighting a diverse and troubling aspect of human trafficking activities.

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Karinna Zarate
Rebuilding Trust
Rebuilding Trust

At Saved in America, we are dedicated to the critical mission of locating and recovering missing and runaway children. But our commitment to these children and their families doesn’t end with recovery. Understanding the emotional and psychological journey post-recovery is crucial.

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Karinna Zarate
A Step Forward
A Step Forward

In an era where the dangers lurking in the digital world are a growing concern, the recent signing of HB 3 by Governor Ron DeSantis marks a significant stride in safeguarding our children’s online presence. As an organization, SavedinAmerica.org has always been at the forefront of advocating for the protection and recovery of minors from sexual slavery.


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Fundraising Dinner
Fundraising Dinner

Saved in America does not charge families a dime to track down and find missing children who are suspected of becoming victims of human trafficking. As a result, fundraising dinners and other forms of donations are necessary to keep Saved in America fighting back against the evil of human trafficking.

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Trafficking Trauma
Trafficking Trauma

Much like the horrors of war linger well after the last bullet is fired on the battlefield, the trauma of trafficking affects the lives of its victims for many years, if not for the rest of their lives. Thankfully, victims are given the help they need to increase their chances of living a normal, healthy, and even happy and productive life after they are rescued.

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Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals

With human trafficking on the rise in epidemic numbers across the nation, it is now more important than ever to know the signs of human trafficking to look for when you are out and about. Recognizing these “traffic signals” could be the difference between life and death for a girl who is being enslaved within the human trafficking industry.

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KWVE Radio
KWVE Radio

This KWVE Radio interview features an in-depth look at Saved in America through the eyes of founder Joseph Travers. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports an estimated 800,000 children go missing every year.

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Vista Walk
Vista Walk

The 13th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk in Vista took place on January 12th and was covered by the North County Daily Star. Unfortunately, the event, organized by the beloved Vista’s Soroptimist Club, was dampened by a chilly rain, which could’ve prevented participation. Thankfully, even with the rain, participants remained vigilant and just grabbed umbrellas and continued their walk in earnest.

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America Trends II
America Trends II

In the second part of the America Trends interview by Aimee Fuller, Joseph Travers continues his interview sharing insider information about human trafficking in general and Saved in America's efforts towards fighting back against it in particular. In the Bible, Genesis 50:20 states “As for you, you meant it for evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring about that many people should be kept alive.”

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America Trends I
America Trends I

This first part of an America Trends episode with Aimee Fuller interviews Joseph Travers to learn more about Saved in America, the motivation behind its creation, and how the organization works in San Diego and throughout the nation. Travers explains to Aimee that he first thought about creating an organization after reading an article about a similar group fighting back against human trafficking oversea

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Karinna Zarate
America Trends II
America Trends II

Part II of the America Trends interview of Joseph Travers by host Aimee Fuller explains more in-depth information about human trafficking as it exists today. He begins this second part of the interview by explaining how kids are groomed by traffickers and recruiters. He explains how they work to get kids to run away through coercion.

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America Trends I
America Trends I

While many think that slavery is a horror that ended decades ago, today, even within the blessed country of the United States, human trafficking, known as modern-day slavery, is booming and only growing stronger by the minute. America Trends, host Aimee Fuller, interviewed Joseph Travers about the horrible trend of human trafficking throughout the country.

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Collaborative Effort
Collaborative Effort

This article by Vista Press highlights the many contributions of the Soroptimist group and their efforts towards bettering their community. The piece begins by highlighting the group’s first-ever charity casino night fundraiser cleverly called “A Night at the Museum.”

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Darrell Mansfield
Darrell Mansfield

Darrell Mansfield, a friend of Saved in America and a member of the Blues Hall of Fame, wrote a song for Saved in America about the horrors of the human trafficking industry. This video shows Mansfield performing the song, which features sections of testimony from real-life victims of the industry who tell their story of tragedy turned to triumph.

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