Awareness about the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in the United States
has increased during the last ten years. The increased awareness is reflected in the US …

This article describes the issue of commercial sexual exploitation in the United States and
details the risk factors associated with young girls entering the life. The consequences of …

00-Efforts of Federal CSEC.indd Page 1 US Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention [CSEC] comprises sexual abuse by the …

Many persons contributed to the research reported in this volume. Special
acknowledgement, however, is given to the remarkable support given to the investigators by …

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 …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The New York State Legislature required the New York State Office
of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to develop a comprehensive study that:(1) …

Background: Homeless, runaway, and transgender youth are at high risk for commercial
sexual exploitation in the United States. Research examining this phenomenon is growing …

Since the passing of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act in 2000 and its
reauthorization by President George Bush in 2008, federal, state and community efforts in …

Abstract Between 1995 and 2004, there were 45 arrests of juveniles for prostitution and 162
arrests for soliciting a juvenile prostitute. During the same period, police arrested 258 …

Commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of youth is a public health issue with multiple
negative consequences. Despite the complexities and comprehensiveness of service needs …