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Shared Hope International’s Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study on existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking. In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement.
While statistics and horror stories about sex trafficking can seem overwhelming, we can’t let that stop us from reaching the lives of young vulnerable individuals.
Who are these vulnerable individuals? The profile of a minor caught in domestic sex trafficking might surprise you. They may live in at-risk areas, or they may be every-day young Americans. Rich, Poor, and Middle Class. Runaways and suburbanites alike. Abused and neglected, or maybe just overlooked and insecure. They have a common thread: a need for attention and authentic love. When these fundamental needs are not met, any youth can be vulnerable.