Saved in America Blog

Every Memorial Day is a solemn time to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. At Saved in America, this day is more than remembrance—it’s a reminder of our purpose.

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In an era where law enforcement is constantly evolving, one truth remains: the safety of our children is non-negotiable. That’s why this year’s Street Cop Training Conference 2025 is a significant milestone

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In the landscape of child protection and anti-trafficking efforts, few organizations resonate as profoundly as Saved in America (SIA). Founded in 2014 by Joseph Travers, a former police officer and ordained chaplain, SIA operates as a nonprofit composed of volunteer former law enforcement officers, Special Operators, and retired Navy SEALs who have become licensed and insured private investigators.

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When a child goes missing, time distorts. Hours become weeks. Hope flickers. Many times, a mother or father begin the fight of their life—searching, pleading, and waiting. At Saved in America, we meet them at the edge of despair with one promise: You are not alone.

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On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, our Executive Director, Karinna Zarate, has the profound honor of representing Saved in America at a Human Trafficking Forum hosted at Temecula City Hall, alongside California State Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez, the City of Temecula, and key law enforcement and advocacy leaders.

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This week marks a pivotal moment for Saved in America, as a national journalist joins our team during an active recovery mission. This operation represents a critical turning point—not only for the children we seek to recover, but also for how their stories will be shared with the world.

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To many, a missing child poster is merely a fleeting moment—perhaps a brief pause in a busy day, a sympathetic glance before moving on. But to us, that single image represents far more: it marks the beginning of a critical, urgent mission.

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This week, we launch our latest Operation #ChildSavedNotSold in California’s Central Valley—a region where cases of missing girls often go unreported and unresolved. We begin this mission with a deep sense of reverence, dedicating it to our beloved teammate and friend, U.S. Navy SEAL Chief Tosh Carrington, who served alongside us for 10 years.

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Sex trafficking isn’t just a distant crisis happening across the globe. Too often, it hides in plain sight in our own neighborhoods and cities, preying on our most vulnerable—our children. When a young American teen was abducted and sold into sex trafficking, it took the swift, courageous efforts of retired U.S. Navy SEALs and law enforcement professionals to track her down.

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At the heart of Saved In America (SIA) is a mission driven by one unwavering commitment: "Locate Your Child." In the fight against child sex trafficking, awareness, education, and recovery efforts are more than just initiatives

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Saved in America operates solely through the support of private donors. Unlike many organizations that rely on government funding, we are completely independent

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The Average Age Children Are Lured into Child Trafficking

One of the most alarming aspects of child trafficking is how young victims often are.

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Child trafficking is not just an international issue—it’s happening in our own neighborhoods. While exact numbers are difficult to track due to the hidden nature of the crime, here are some sobering statistics

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