The community-based organization has created promising results of harm reduction at the epicenter of South Los Angeles and continues to operate and make societal improvements within that community. ICV’s anti-trafficking efforts have resulted in an 85% success rate based on a one-year programming retention process outcome (2017).
The organization’s work continues to expand as they propose a new, virtual outlet in support of victims facing risks of exploitation and sex trafficking.
‘Angelito’ aims to establish a safe space away from violence by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for strategic assistance and to prevent harm ideation. The app serves as an easily accessible, virtual lifeline that provides 24-hour support for victims and trafficking survivors in order to reduce the high recidivism rates as a result of the existing gaps in other services. It consists of emergency response and critical care support, connectivity for high-risk trafficking survivors to essential services, algorithms supported to prevent harm ideation, data recovery for strategic interventions and prevention efforts and more.
‘Angelito’ is engineered to appear as a gaming app at first glance as a way to protect users from pimps and controllers. This hidden feature functions as a safety measure that will less likely draw a perpetrator’s attention, allowing a client to use it without the fear of getting caught.
The app highlights ICV’s unique ability to engage and connect with Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth (CSECY). ICV aims to have ‘Angelito’ be available for installation through Apple IOS and Android applications and is set to be released in the fall of 2025.
Written by: Odessa Hairapetian
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