Alternatives for Girls helping young at-risk women avoid violence, sexual exploitation

This Woman's History Month, we are looking at gender-specific challenges that still exist today. One of those is the exploitation of young women and girls. It's a growing problem in metro Detroit and across the state, but Alternative for Girls is an organization helping the most vulnerable populations in our community. Local statistics show that 83% of homeless youth under 18 are female. Unfortunately, women and girls without stable homes are more likely to engage in sex work whether by choice or by force.