Minnesota Attorney General Report on Juvenile Prostitution in Minnesota

This report, dated November 3, 1999, provides an overview of the dangers of juvenile prostitution, the sex industry in Minnesota, and efforts to end juvenile prostitution.  This report also recommends increasing the penalties for people who sexually exploit children and teenagers, expanding use of civil action against pimps and people who use juvenile prostitutes, improving communication among law enforcement entities, and taking preventive steps to keep children off the streets and protect them from being forced into a life of prostitution.

For the complete report, "The Hofstede Committee Report: Juvenile Prostitution in Minnesota", go to the website of the Minnesota Attorney General:   www.ag.state.mn.us