What Saving Innocence does

Saving Innocence is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Kim Biddle in Los Angeles, California, that provides direct services to survivors of human trafficking — with primary focus on commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) and secondary focus on adult survivors. Its service platform centers on a 24/7 First Responder Protocol with 90-minute deployment, individualized trauma-informed case management, court advocacy and testifying support, the Survivor Leadership Academy for Youth (SLAY), a Hope Market for dignity-based supplies, workshops (Growth Group, Life Skills, Mommy & Me), and a contracted Foster Family Agency offering Intensive Services Foster Care. The organization is the only nonprofit contracted by the Los Angeles Superior Court to participate in STAR Court, and co-leads the DOJ-funded Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force alongside the LA Sheriff's Department, LAPD, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations.

The business model blends government contracting (LA County DCFS, LA Sheriff, LAPD, DOJ task-force funding), foundation grants (Hilton, Annenberg, Weingart, Parsons), corporate philanthropy (Mattel, Boeing, Google, Apple, LinkedIn, Yahoo, AEG, ABC Studios, Bain), individual donations (monthly giving club, $600K December 2024 matching campaign, $330K 2024 Annual Gala), cryptocurrency and stock donations via The Giving Block and Gemini, and modest fee-for-service revenue from a national online CSEC Advocacy Course ($349 individual / $1,199 organizational tier on Teachable). Geographic reach covers Los Angeles County for direct services, with training and consulting delivered in California, Texas, Hawaii, Arkansas, Maryland, Kansas, and Washington.

Over 14 years, Saving Innocence has served nearly 2,000 survivors with 129,000+ advocate hours, helped pass California SB 1322 (ending arrest of minors for prostitution), and supported prosecutions including a 281-year trafficker sentence. The organization holds a Charity Navigator four-star rating and a GuideStar Transparency Seal. Leadership comprises Executive Director Alan Smyth, Founder Kim Biddle, Clinical Director Jasmine McDonald (LCSW), and a board chaired by Allison Burkett with representation from Loeb & Loeb, KPMG, and USC.

Name

Saving Innocence

Legal name

Saving Innocence

Website

https://savinginnocence.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saving Innocence is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues and restores child victims of sex trafficking through 24/7 crisis response, trauma-informed case management, court advocacy, foster care, and national training programs across multiple states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donors contribute one-time and recurring monthly gifts. The organization ran a $200,000 matching gift challenge that was met by end of 2024, with $600,000 raised in December. Monthly giving club and AmazonSmile partnerships support ongoing donations.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Multiple foundation partners (Annenberg Foundation, Conrad H. Hilton Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Weingart Foundation, and others) and corporate partners (Mattel, Boeing, Google, Apple, LinkedIn, Yahoo, AEG, ABC Studios, Bain) provide grant funding and charitable contributions.
3. Government Contracts: Contracts with Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, Los Angeles Sheriff Department, and Los Angeles Police Department provide funding. Foster Family Agency is contracted with LA County DCFS for regular FFA and Intensive Services Foster Care/CSEC services. Co-leader of DOJ-funded Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.
4. Training Course Sales: Online CSEC Advocacy Course sold for $349 per individual (one-time payment for lifetime access to 9 chapters, 46 training videos, companion workbook, and online assessment/certification) and $1,199 per organization (access for 10 individuals with facilitator and companion guides). In-person training also offered upon request.
5. Crypto and Stock Donations: Accepts donations via over 100 cryptocurrency types (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash) and stock transfers through The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saving Innocence provides 24/7 crisis response and individualized advocacy, case management, and court support for survivors of human trafficking — primarily children and youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation — across Los Angeles County. Services include the First Responder Protocol (90-minute deployment with law enforcement), Hope Market dignity-based supply distribution, life skills workshops, Survivor Leadership Academy for Youth (SLAY), and a Foster Family Agency with Intensive Services Foster Care/CSEC placement. The organization also sells a national online CSEC Advocacy Course for professionals and co-leads the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.

Product overview

Saving Innocence is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for survivors of human trafficking in Los Angeles County. The organization operates crisis response through its First Responder Protocol (24/7, 90-minute response), paired with ongoing Advocacy & Case Management that delivers trauma-informed, individualized support. Victim Testifying Support provides court accompaniment during legal proceedings. The organization runs workshop programs including Growth Group, Life Skills, and Mommy & Me for survivor development, along with the Survivor Leadership Academy for Youth (SLAY). The Hope Market provides essential goods distribution. As a contracted Foster Family Agency with Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) programming, Saving Innocence places CSEC survivors in therapeutic foster homes. The CSEC Advocacy Course is an online training product for professionals. The organization co-leads the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force with law enforcement partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Response / First Responder Protocol 24/7 crisis response service where Saving Innocence advocates deploy within 90 minutes alongside social workers, probation officers, and law enforcement to calls involving potential trafficking victims. Advocates bring humanitarian bags with clothing, hygiene items, teddy bears, and snacks, and connect youth with immediate support services.
• Advocacy & Case Management Individualized case management provided by trained trafficking experts offering trauma-informed care with focus on empathy, dignity, and comprehensive support. Includes personalized mentorship, emotional support, independent living development, and connections to vital resources for survivors.
• Victim Testifying Support Comprehensive support for individuals testifying against traffickers including in-person court support, food assistance, and temporary overnight accommodations during trials to help witnesses focus on testimony without added stress.
• Survivor Leadership Academy for Youth (SLAY) Year-round program providing leadership development and empowerment opportunities for youth survivors of human trafficking, including peer mentorship and community engagement.
• Hope Market Store-like space where clients can shop for essential everyday items including clothing, hygiene products, makeup, and household necessities at no cost, allowing survivors to access necessities with dignity and choice.
• Workshops Program (Growth Group, Life Skills, Mommy & Me) Dynamic workshops including Growth Group (survivor support group using trauma-informed interventions), Life Skills (healthy cooking, budgeting, hair braiding), and Mommy & Me (support for pregnant and parenting individuals covering child development from pregnancy through first five years).
• CSEC Advocacy Course Online training program for professionals and volunteers working with commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC). Includes 9 chapters with 46 teaching videos, panels featuring law enforcement, probation, and child welfare experts, and bonus documentary content. Priced at $349 for individuals or $1,199 for organizations (10 licenses) with bulk discounts available.
• Foster Family Agency Services Contracted Foster Family Agency with LA County Department of Child and Family Services providing resource family recruitment, training, placement, and support services for child victims of sex trafficking. Includes the Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) program for vulnerable populations requiring intensive treatment.
• Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (LARHTTF) Co-Leadership Co-led with the LA County Sheriff's Department and funded by the DOJ's Office for Victims of Crime. Mission is to improve early identification of trafficking victims, enhance investigation and prosecution, and ensure survivors receive comprehensive services. Partners include FBI, Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney's Office, and other service providers.
• STAR Court Support Only nonprofit contracted by Los Angeles Superior Court to participate in the first juvenile court in the U.S. for child victims of sex trafficking. Supports the Succeeding Through Achievement and Resilience (STAR) Court.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 survivors supported in 14 years with 129,000+ advocate hours
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner in the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force. The LA Sheriff's Department works alongside Saving Innocence for rescue operations, the First Responder Protocol, and Operation Reclaim and Rebuild annual enforcement. Saving Innocence serves as the victim service provider for the task force.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner in the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force. HSI contributes investigative resources, victim assistance capabilities, and cross-jurisdictional coordination to the task force's anti-trafficking operations.
• Los Angeles Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAPD participates in the First Responder Protocol (rolled out to all LAPD divisions in 2018), responding alongside Saving Innocence advocates within 90 minutes of contact. LAPD and Saving Innocence collaborate on child recovery operations and survivor support.
• Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCFS works with Saving Innocence on the First Responder Protocol and as a contracted Foster Family Agency. Saving Innocence's FFA became contracted with LA County DCFS for regular FFA and Intensive Services Foster Care/CSEC services in 2023.
• LA County Probation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProbation officers work alongside Saving Innocence advocates as part of the First Responder Protocol, responding to calls within 90 minutes. Saving Innocence provides victim services for youth under probation supervision who are identified through the protocol.
• The Giving Block / Gemini Trust ExchangesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to accept cryptocurrency donations (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and 100+ other types) and stock donations. Processing is handled through The Giving Block's platform integrated with Gemini Trust Exchange.
• its_aPenalty (North America 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Campaign)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for the North America 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Saving Innocence supports awareness-raising, prevention efforts, and survivor resource connections in preparation for increased trafficking risk during major sporting events.
• USC School of Social WorksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored the 'Human Trafficking Victim Services & Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch' with USC School of Social Work in January 2025 during Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Includes expert panel discussions with partners from HSI, Thai Community Development Center, LA County Sheriff's Department, and USC Trauma Recovery Center.
• Rebecca Bender InitiativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRebecca Bender, a lived experience expert and long-time partner, delivered the keynote at the Human Trafficking Prevention Month event. She has trained over 140,000 law enforcement and government agencies on trauma-informed investigative tools. She has been a friend and partner of Saving Innocence for multiple years.
• Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force and Operation Reclaim and Rebuild. CAST is a major anti-trafficking NGO in Los Angeles that collaborates with Saving Innocence on victim services and advocacy.
• Texas Governor's OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Texas Governor's Office engaged Saving Innocence to support their efforts to use Saving Innocence's model throughout Texas, expanding the organization's programmatic approach to other states.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST): LA-based anti-trafficking nonprofit providing shelter, case management, and advocacy to trafficking survivors. Saving Innocence and CAST are co-partners in the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force and Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, making them the two most direct service peers in the same geography and client population.
• Traffick911: Texas-based CSEC-focused nonprofit led by Leah Albright-Byrd, Saving Innocence's Chair Emeritus. Operates an analogous CSEC identification, case management, and survivor support model, but anchored in the Dallas/North Texas region — making it a clear regional counterpart for the same client segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/savinginnocence
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgUaoNqU6H4ZL9RDn7S3w_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/savinginnocence
• Instagraminstagram.com/savinginnocence
• TikToktiktok.com/@savinginnocence

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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