What Matters: Politics or Policy?

In this podcast, we sat down with Jamey Caruthers, Sr. Staff Attorney at Children At Risk to talk about policies that are important to combatting sex trafficking. You will learn about the next legislative session in Texas, what bills will be presented, and how to talk to your representatives.

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