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Saving Innocence Rescues 2,000 Victims from LA's Blade
21 Feb
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.
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.
Officials are enhancing efforts to curb sex and human trafficking as Los Angeles prepares to host significant international events. Saving Innocence, through survivors like Talya Jones, works to rescue and support victims, highlighting that demand from buyers, particularly for children, fuels this ongoing crisis.
