Sex trafficking in Oakland: what's changing

Preventing sex trafficking, supporting survivorsSex trafficking has been a problem in Oakland for decades, but new legislation, a new mobile clinic, and a growing chorus of young survivors are reshaping how the city responds. Public safety reporter Roselyn Romero breaks it all down. Plus: Oakland's oldest queer bar becomes a site of immigrant resistance, Mayor Lee's philanthropic fundraising strategy, a West Oakland street safety project, new food spots, and a tribute to Betty Reid Soskin.Stories we cover in this episode:Sex traffickingSex trafficking survivors would get financial support under new Oakland proposalOakland has a sex trafficking problem. Young people have ideas to solve itA mobile clinic for sex-trafficked youth opens in OaklandThis Oakland nonprofit supports young survivors of sex traffickingQ&A: How Oakland schools educate youth about the dangers of human traffickingFunding for violence prevention in schools at riskImmigration and communityThe White Horse's 'Caballo Blanco' drag show confronts Trump with defiance and celebrationCity HallBarbara Lee is relying on big companies and foundations to raise millions for the cityStreet safety18th St. is one of Oakland's most dangerous. Here's how the city is fixing itFoodGrand Opening Bakery debuts with Lunar New Year specialties, and a new Berkeley provisions shop is almost readyCommunityCelebration of life for Betty Reid Soskin set for March 1 in OaklandFind all these stories and more at oaklandside.org. Have feedback or story ideas? Email us at [email protected].