Visalia National Night Out
Visalia National Night Out

On October 1, 2024, we will be participating in National Night Out in Visalia, California, hosted by Calvary Chapel. This annual event brings together local law enforcement, community members, and organizations like Saved in America to stand united against crime and raise awareness about crucial issues affecting our communities.

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Karinna Zarate
Community Impact
Community Impact

At the San Diego National Night Out, our team had the honor of joining local law enforcement and community leaders to raise awareness about child sex trafficking and demonstrate the power of collaboration. Events like this are crucial in shining a light on the dark realities of child exploitation, which often go unnoticed in our communities.

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Karinna Zarate
Central Valley
Central Valley

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, Saved in America recently launched Operation #ChildSavedNotSold, aimed at locating missing and exploited children caught in the vicious cycle of human trafficking. Thanks to the support of local law enforcement and our dedicated volunteers, this mission has successfully recovered several young victims...

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Karinna Zarate
Comic Book
Comic Book

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new comic book series, Saved in America, designed specifically for middle school-aged children. This exciting new series is more than just a collection of stories—it's a powerful tool to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation to stand up against one of the greatest threats facing our society today: child sex trafficking.

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Karinna Zarate
Embody the Mission
Embody the Mission

At Saved in America, our commitment extends beyond rescuing children from the clutches of exploitation. We strive to build a culture of care within the communities we serve, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and mentorship for all. One of the most heartwarming examples of this commitment can be seen in the actions of our Law Enforcement Liaison and Case Manager, Joshua Travers.

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Karinna Zarate
Runaway Girl
Runaway Girl

Carissa Phelps, author of “Runaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets” spoke at the inaugural Circle of Hope Founders’ Luncheon. Her message was about how she escaped certain death while in the hands of sex trafficking predators. Her courageous and riveting story begins when she was riding in the backseat of a white Pinto driven by her capture, a pimp who had forced her into childhood prostitution. She knew even at the tender age of 12...

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Brandie P
Dark Underworld
Dark Underworld

In his powerful and eye-opening book, "Investigation of Missing & Exploited Children: The Gateway to Child Sex Trafficking," Joseph Travers delves into the dark underworld of child exploitation. Recently, PI Magazine published a Book Spotlight highlighting the importance of this work. This comprehensive guide not only provides invaluable insights for professionals in the field but also raises awareness...

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Karinna Zarate
Beacon of Hope
Beacon of Hope

In a world where countless children go missing every year, the tireless efforts of leaders like Joseph Travers shine as a beacon of hope. As the founder of Saved in America, Joseph has dedicated his life to a mission that is both noble and urgent: locating and rescuing missing and exploited children.

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Karinna Zarate
Modern Mission
Modern Mission

In other countries where life is seemingly harder, slavery is often a way of life just to keep food on the table and clothes on the back. In America, it is more than a way to make a little money, it is a way to make a fortune, literally off the backs of the most innocent among us, our children. Human trafficking, known as modern-day slavery grooms children to leave their families or support systems and trust predators who only seek to do them harm.

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10 Year Anniversary
10 Year Anniversary

December 12, 2024, will mark a significant anniversary for our organization, Saved in America. On that date, we will proudly honor the seventh anniversary of our first recovery, when we successfully found and recovered “Abby” or Katie, then just 15 years of age from the perils and horrors of sex trafficking. 

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SIA Fundraising
SIA Fundraising

The 4th annual #ChildSavedNotSold took place on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the elegant US Grant Hotel. The event featured various speakers and served the purpose of raising awareness of human trafficking in America as well as promoting giving to our own organization, Saved in America.

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Brandie P
America Out Loud
America Out Loud

The podcast featuring Lt. Randy Sutton, called America Out Loud is known as “the voice of American law enforcement,” interviewed Saved in America’s own Joseph Travers to learn more about the work being done to fight against human trafficking. Considered modern day slavery, human trafficking and child sex trafficking, is a huge problem. In fact, some 300,000 kids are reported missing each and every year.

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Brandie P
KFDI Radio
KFDI Radio

KFDI radio, found at 101.3 on the dial has a unique way of honoring veterans and all they do as they continue to be heroes on the homefront. This segment is called the Star Spangled Salute and is just what it sounds like, a salute to all those who continue to give and serve in a specific way. Saved in America was awarded this coveted honor and given the “star spangled salute” on air to say “good job” to all the veterans saving kids who work tirelessly for no monetary compensation to fight back against human trafficking. 

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Brandie P
Izzo Video
Izzo Video

This video depiction by Izzo Pro Video & Cinematology follows Saved in America as they approach Las Vegas Operation 2019. This engaging video explains the beginning of Saved in America, how they do what they do, the experts behind the group and much more. It is an emotional and accurate account that is somewhat alarming in nature, but one that merits a view.  

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Brandie P
San Antonio
San Antonio

Human trafficking, known as modern day slavery, is rising to epidemic levels throughout the United States. Border states like Texas are particularly vulnerable and at risk for the expedient growth of this industry. News Channel 4 San Antonio explains this reality and extols the merits of Saved in America, a group which is coming to Texas for free in order to fight back against this industry. 

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Brandie P
Author's Showcase
Author's Showcase

We are thrilled to announce that the San Diego Public Library featured Joseph and Joshua Travers' latest book, Concepts & Approach for the Professional Investigator Handbook, in their 58th Annual Local Author Virtual Showcase. This prestigious event celebrates the rich literary talent of our local authors, and we are proud to see the Travers' invaluable contribution to the field of professional investigation recognized.

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Karinna Zarate
Lifelong Commitment
Lifelong Commitment

At Saved in America, we are honored to highlight the incredible work of our team members who are dedicated to our mission of recovering exploited and missing children. One such hero is our founder, Joseph Travers, whose relentless efforts have been featured in a recent CanvasRebel article.

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Karinna Zarate
KUSI News
KUSI News

KUSI News, San Diego’s more local news station, proudly covered the expansion of Saved in America’s efforts through their new mobile command center. This news story interviews Joseph Travers, one of the founders of Saved in America, and also looks at this recent expansion in the organization that has changed the way rescues are overseen and research and surveillance are conducted. 

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Brandie P