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Trafficked: Oakland Parents Organize To Protect Girls From Sex Trafficking

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Parents and advocates in one East Oakland, California, neighborhood have stepped up their activism in response to pimps targeting their middle school-aged daughters. Read the full description.

Oaklandprx_small Last year, All Things Considered and Youth Radio collaborated on an investigative series from young people’s point of view that revealed what it’s like being trafficked and also how police efforts to combat the problem often criminalize young women. Since then, the community has stepped up their response.

This report is a follow up to the award winning series. 

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Last year, All Things Considered and Youth Radio collaborated on an investigative series from young people’s point of view that revealed what it’s like being trafficked and also how police efforts to combat the problem often criminalize young women. Since then, the community has stepped up their response.

This report is a follow up to the award winning series. 

Broadcast History

Originally Aired on All Things Considered

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