Texas will start using screening tool to identify youth victims of sex trafficking

AUSTIN (KXAN) – John Nehme knows how difficult it is when it comes to identifying victims of sex trafficking.
“Victims don’t self-identify as victims,” he said.
Nehme is with Allies Against Slavery, an organization based in Central Texas focused on supporting survivors, publishing research and working with partners who provide services to victims.
“The responsibility is on us to get better at recognizing if it’s happening,” he said.
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