January 26, 2010 - By Rebecca Sheir
Advocates for homeless and runaway young people are asking Congress to expand funding for services. And they're asking lawmakers to meet face to face with young adults who understand the value of those programs all too well.
For Jasmine Williams, the trouble began about four years ago.
"I started suffering from sexual abuse from the age of 14 at the hands of my stepfather," says Williams. "And eventually he grew tired of me, and that led to my being homeless."
Williams spent a total of seven months on the street.
