After a child is rescued from human trafficking, Saved in America aids the family in getting the criminals prosecuted for their acts. Although this case wasn’t related to SIA in any way, it is an example of the type of convictions that sex traffickers can face through the legal system. A recent arrest of Keven Lamont Beal of San Diego will see him behind bars in prison for more than 15 years according to San Diego Fox 5. 

The Charges

According to Kelly Thorton of the Office of the United States Attorney Southern District of California, there was a complaint filed against Beal that charged him with sex trafficking women and underage girls. Beal later pled guilty to these charges. They stated, “In his plea agreement, Beal admitted that he transported underage girls and women and provided them to customers for commercial sex acts.” Beal used his cell phone to coerce and entice these girls to engage in prostitution and other sex acts both within San Diego County and in other locations. 

More Than Serving Time 

Beal has been in custody since he was arrested in April 2021. Beal will have to register as a sex offender as well as serve a 10-year term of supervised release. He will also have to pay a $5,000 penalty. Although this isn’t as harsh of a punishment as he likely deserves, at least this sex trafficker will have to face some punishment for his involvement in these heinous crimes that traumatized his innocent victims for life. This is the type of conviction that SIA works hard to help victims see in the courtroom. Thankfully, SIA offers legal help and advice on how to go about getting this type of conviction. 

SIA Does More

In addition to helping victims and their families get some form of justice within the legal system, SIA also works to help them heal from their trauma. Being victimized in such a way is enough to change a person down to their soul. SIA understands this and offers help for victims in the form of safe houses, counseling, and other forms of rehabilitation. The purpose is for victims to have a second chance at living a healthy, happy life. Many of these victims —after going through recovery— then want to help others get out as well, which only furthers the good work, paying it forward.