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Consider This: Trans Female Youth Face Greatest Risk Of Sexual Abuse And Exploitation

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Across the state and the country, trans women are at a disproportionately high risk of sex trafficking and exploitation.

In their youth, they often face family rejection and discrimination in school. As a result, many end up in foster care, where they can be mistreated, misidentified and ultimately driven to homelessness and sex work as a means of survival.

Consider This cohost Paris Alston speaks with GBH investigative reporter Phillip Martin.

This segment aired on October 5, 2021.

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