This report exposes the ways in which we criminalize girls — especially girls of color — who have been sexually and physically abused, and it offers policy recommendations to dismantle the abuse to prison pipeline. It illustrates the pipeline with examples, including the detention of girls who
Download →Many homeless and runaway youth are at risk for trafficking. They are often sexually abused before they are homeless, which predisposes them to an even higher risk for trafficking. Many survivors report engaging in sex acts for shelter or for other necessities. Click here to access the
Download →Children who have histories of victimization are at a much higher risk for trafficking than others. ACEs are Adverse Childhood Experiences, and the more items children can report they have experienced on the PACT (a test all youth offenders must take in Florida that includes questions about
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