33 missing children, including some who were sexually exploited, found during operation in SoCal

45 missing children rescued, 179 arrested in Ohio operation   

Nearly 40 missing children rescued during Georgia sex trafficking bust   

These three news releases outline the work of law enforcement to identify, track down and rescue runaway and missing kids, many of which are part of the social services system in their state.  While there are many news stories across the US about defunding law enforcement it is encouraging and rewarding to hear of the efforts of law enforcement agencies across the US to track down and find kids who may be in danger of sex trafficking, sextortion or other forms of exploitation. Research indicates that about 60% of minors engaged in sex trafficking are from the social services system and it is believed that one out of 6 kids who run away will be victims of sex trafficking in the first 48 hours.     

Million Kids shares these stories and applauds the work of the FBI, US Marshall's office, Homeland Security, and local law enforcement to provide the funding, expertise and commitment to finding and rescuing the most endangered and providing them with the services they need to get to safety.  

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