LA County Board of Supervisors pushing to reduce child sex trafficking

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[Pictured: Rachel Thomas, a survivor of sex trafficking who founded Sowers Education Group.  She testified Tuesday before the Board of Supervisors.  Photo courtesy:  ATVN]

L.A. County Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Don Knabe introduced a motion to require state licensed foster parents to complete annual training that would make them aware of signs that children under their care are being sexually exploited.

Last year, the Department of Children and Family Services received 281 referrals of children being sexually exploited.

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors wants to train foster care staff to prevent exploitation. The training wil include identifying victims, understanding their needs and their pattern of behavior.