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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Child Sex Trafficking Victims Get More Protection

Child Sex Trafficking Victims Get More Protection

When the Texas Supreme Court ruled that children under 14 years old could not be charged with prostitution, juvenile rights advocates hailed the decision as a victory for victims of sexual violence.

But the 2010 decision produced an unintended consequence that has frustrated many law enforcement officials: It became more difficult to separate minors forced into the sex trade from their traffickers. 

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