Domestic minor sex trafficking happens all over the world including the United States. At least 100,000 U.S. children are exploited in prostitution every year in America. In response, Linda founded Shared Hope International. She is the author of From Congress to the Brothel and Renting Lacy. She has testified before Congress, presented at national and international forums, and has been published in news outlets and journals. Linda served as a Washington State legislator (1983-93) and in the U.S. Congress (1994-1998). Shared Hope International is dedicated to bringing an end to sex trafficking through a three-prong approach – prevention, restoration, and justice.