What is 'the Blade' on Figueroa Street?

'The Blade' refers to the Figueroa Corridor in Los Angeles, a notorious hub for human trafficking.

How many victims has Saving Innocence helped?

Saving Innocence has provided assistance to nearly 2,000 trafficking victims in and around Los Angeles since 2010.

What are officials doing about human trafficking in LA?

L.A. officials are stepping up efforts to curb sex and human trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor, especially as the city prepares to host major global events.

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Saving Innocence Rescues 2,000 Victims from LA's Blade

21 Feb

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Summary

Saving Innocence has aided nearly 2,000 trafficking victims since 2010.
The Figueroa Corridor is a notorious Los Angeles hub for human trafficking.
A recent trafficking case resulted in a 28-year sentence for brutal torture.

Saving Innocence Rescues 2,000 Victims from LA's Blade

The Figueroa Corridor in Los Angeles, infamously dubbed 'the Blade,' continues to be a major center for human trafficking. Since 2010, the nonprofit organization Saving Innocence has been instrumental in assisting close to 2,000 victims, offering essential support to women and girls seeking to escape this dangerous environment.

Law enforcement is intensifying crackdowns on the rampant crime in the area. This includes a recent sentencing where a man received over 28 years in prison for trafficking and brutally torturing a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old. One victim was lured through social media, a common tactic along the corridor.