Stereotypes about sex trafficking lead some to assume that this human rights violation doesn’t happen in Minnesota but, in fact, research suggests that 8,000 to 12,000 people are involved in prostitution and sex trafficking every day in Minnesota. This session will explore current grassroots and legislative advocacy to fight trafficking, historical and recent responses to prostitution and sex trafficking, and the impact of sex trafficking among our diverse population of girls and women. Panelists: Mary C. Ellison and Angela Bortel.