We talked about the potential for school-to-career programs that might help her understand the connections between her education and work. Like Jennifer, she felt making this connection was necessary, and particularly appealing to girls who have been trafficked. “I think that would help. . . . I can’t speak for nobody else. But like, I think that would help because, for some reason, for some kids, coming [to juvenile hall] won’t help them . . . I probably need counseling. Like, I’m trying to get stronger, but my boyfriend . . . he’s like, I don’t know . . . it takes a while . . . I think I’m
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