One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking
20 percent of those interviewed were victims of human trafficking. This includes 17 percent who were sex trafficked and 6 percent who trafficked for other labor.
14 percent engaged in “survival sex,” to meet basic needs such as food or housing.
Among sex trafficking survivors, 41 percent were approached on their first night of homelessness.
95 percent of sex trafficking victims reported a history of child abuse or neglect.
Published May 9, 2018
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