[Ost-news] Fort McMurray teens swapping sexual favours for shelter

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Fort McMurray teens swapping sexual favours for shelter: report  
'Pace of life' in booming city contributing to problem, official says  
Last Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2007 | 8:19 PM NT  
CBC News

A survey by a homelessness committee found some teenagers in the booming city of Fort McMurray are resorting to prostitution in exchange for a bed or couch for the night.

The report, released this month by the region's Homelessness Initiatives Steering Committee, said 65 young people between the ages of 11 and 17 are without a permanent home in Fort McMurray.

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