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By C Johnson - www.news10.net

Sacramento has been identified by law enforcement officials as one of the worst cities in the U.S. when it comes to sex trafficking.  News10's Walt Gray recently talked with some of those who are working to stop the peddling of young girls against their will and help the victims, including Leah Albright-Byrd, who spent four years living on the streets and being exploited by traffickers. 

By Stevie Mathieu - www.columbian.com

The Washington Legislature is a leader in the fight to end sex trafficking, earning an A grade, Vancouver-based Shared Hope International announced Tuesday. 

By Jared Tilbor - www.kmtr.com

Eugene, Ore. - Crystal Midnight was 13 when a man she viewed as a father figure manipulated her into prostitution. 

John Fischer - www.blogtalkradio.com

Join John Fischer as he interviews survivor of domestic sex trafficking, Jes Richardson. 

By Henry Austin - NBC News contributor

Thousands of would-be predators asked a girl to perform sex acts online unaware that she was actually a computer-generated digital decoy named "Sweetie" created by a charity. 

www.losangeles.cbslocal.com

Los Angeles, CA - The victims of human trafficking, a problem that has a presence in Southern California, are younger than you may think. 

By Sarah Heath - www.kmov.com

A Cuba, Missouri man faces charges after he allegedly posted an online ad looking for someone to beat and rape his 11-year-old relative while he watched.  

By Stevie Mathieu - www.columbian.com

It might be difficult for the average American to understand the problem of sex trafficking, or to notice it when it's happening, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof said during a visit Monday night to Washington State University Vancouver. 

By Jordan Marquez - www.bakersfieldnow.com

Bakersfield, CA - Two people facing human trafficking charges pleaded not guilty Monday. 

By Elizabeth Hovde - Special to The Oregonian

News that the state of California will grant parole to former child "prostitute" Sara Kruzan made me smile.  Big. 

By Chelan - letsendthis.wordpress.com

In honor of today, Blog Action Day and its special emphasis on human rights this year, I decided to join what can be a depressing conversation with some freakin' amazing news.