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May 1, 2005: [1] Coalition Defends Sexually Exploited Youth

In a disturbing trend, young people in New York are being enticed into prostitution at very early ages-some as young as 11 or 12. Many are homeless, most have a history of physical or sexual abuse, and all are too young to legally consent to sex. Yet the state's response is not to provide them with the housing, education and psychological care they need, but to send them to jail. [[2] more]