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Published January 14, 2013, 05:00 AM

Runaway girls focus of fight to curb sex trafficking

Research shows that Minnesota girls who run from their homes are not only more vulnerable to being sold for sex, but also face a higher risk of being raped or sexually abused in other ways. In Ramsey County, police, prosecutors, advocates, and nurses are focusing on runaways as they take on the broader fight against juvenile prostitution.

By: Laura Yuen, Minnesota Public Radio News

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