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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Karinna Zarate
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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Karinna Zarate
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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Karinna Zarate
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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Karinna Zarate
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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Karinna Zarate
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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Karinna Zarate
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
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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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