Archive for March 31st, 2011
Teen Sex Trafficking on City Inside/Out
There are between 300 and 500 teen prostitutes in the Seattle area, according to a city-funded 2008 study. In 2007, 82 youth were referred to King County Juvenile Court on prostitution charges—their median age: fifteen years old. Who are these children? How can we help them? Who are the pimps exploiting these[More]
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under City Issues, Public Safety, Take 21.
Tags: Police
Workshops offered for technology grants
"Digital inclusion" grants available for community projects FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: D’Anne Mount – (206) 233-8736 Delia Burke - (206) 233-2751 communitytechnology@seattle.gov seattle.gov/tech SEATTLE — Grant funds are now available for Seattle organizations working to close the digital divide. The City of Seattle is offering grants up to $20,000 to support community[More]
Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Take 21.