Some of the victims of the prostitution ring are receiving help from PRIDE. The Minneapolis organization helps girls ages 12 to 19 who have been used in prostitution. Alesia Pettiford is PRIDE's supervisor. She says victims need lots of counseling to rebuild their self-esteem and help them achieve independence.
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