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Over the past two decades, Minnesota has made notable strides in addressing sex trafficking through the implementation of Safe Harbor laws and the No Wrong Door service model. These initiatives have led to significant policy and practice changes, focusing on victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches.

Despite these advancements, there is a pressing need for continued improvement. Many individuals requiring services are still unable to access them, and some remain ineligible under the existing statutory framework.

This report aims to provide firsthand insights on the key trends that emerged from The Advocates’ fact-finding, with recommendations to inform the work of system actors, policymakers, community advocates, and people with lived experience. We hope that these findings will be useful in enhancing prosecution efforts, protecting victims, improving current initiatives, and ultimately preventing sex trafficking. The findings will also provide key insights for The Advocates’ current project to develop a Framework for Action, outlining future recommendations to prevent sex trafficking.