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Karen Bass: The harm of trafficking may be more clearly seen in the eyes of an abused 12-year-old girl who is being robbed of her…

On the recordMay 6, 2013
The harm of trafficking may be more clearly seen in the eyes of an abused 12-year-old girl who is being robbed of her freedom, robbed of her youth and of her hope.
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Karen Bass
Democratic · California

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Discussing the impact of trafficking on young victims.

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