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215733  |
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| Title: |
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: What Do We Know and What Do We Do About It? |
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PDF |
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| Author(s): |
Jay Albanese |
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| Date Published: |
December 2007 |
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This report examines the problem of commercial sexual exploitation of children and the response to the problem through intervention and prevention programs.
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| Abstract: |
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is sexual abuse of a minor for economic gain. CSEC takes place at three levels: local exploitation by one or a few individuals, small regional networks involving multiple adults and children, and large national or international sex crime networks where children are traded and sold as commodities. The number of known cases of CSEC is growing. In the United States, it is more common for children to be sexually exploited for monetary gain by family and friends. Children may also be commercially sexually exploited for purposes of pornography. Reducing CSEC requires a multipronged approach aimed at increasing public awareness, promoting the public’s ability to report incidents, and strengthening national and international interdiction and prosecution. Strategies in reducing CSEC that have been initiated include: global/international agreements and treaties and the FBI’s Innocent Images National Initiative. The Innocent Images initiative provides coordination and analysis of case information among agencies and governments in an effort to establish a law enforcement presence and deterrence on the Internet. In addition to supporting existing interventions and prevention measures, other actions, such as keeping pace with technology, educating potential victims, educating the public, improving parental supervision, and enhancing the role of women and children in society can have a dramatic impact on reducing CSEC. 22 notes
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| Main Term(s): |
Child Sexual Abuse |
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| Index Term(s): |
Abused children; Crime prevention measures; Crime prevention planning; Innocent victims; Pornography; Prostitution; Prostitution across international borders; Sexually abused adolescents; Smuggling/Trafficking; Underground economy |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Washington, DC 20531
National Institute of Justice/NCJRS
Rockville, MD 20849
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000 |
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| Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/NCJRS
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849
United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America |
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| Page Count: |
20 |
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| Format: |
Document |
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| Type: |
Issue Overview |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Note: |
NIJ Special Report from Issues in International Crime. |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=237319 |
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