A 13-year-old human trafficking victim came to the Children’s Justice Center nine times but refused to testify against those who were exploiting her. Tracking her down after she fled was difficult, said Amy Russell, executive director of the social service agency that helps children and families through child abuse cases.
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Source: The Columbian
With budget cuts in Vancouver, the Children’s Justice Center could lose advocates for sex trafficking victims
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