Social collapse in America’s cities: Millions of teens starving, trading sex for food

‘Food insecurity among teenagers in America is becoming increasingly widespread and contributing to the rise in petty crimes that often place our country’s youth in danger. A new report by the Urban Institute found that an estimated 6.8 million youngsters between the ages of 10 and 17 are “food insecure.” In other words, great uncertainty surrounds when and if they may get their next meal.
The Urban Institute is a think tank based in Washington D.C. that conducts research on economic and socioeconomic trends. Its goal is to “open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research,” according to the group’s website.’
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