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 …

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 …

There is growing interest in programs and policies developed to prevent or intervene in the
commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth (CSECY). Subsequently, it is critical to …

There has been growing attention focused on the commercial sexual exploitation of children
(CSEC), with many policymakers, practitioners, and anti-human trafficking advocates …

INTRODUCTION A 15-year-old transgender girl is told to leave home. While living on the
streets she exchanges sex to pay for hormone treatment. A 13-year-old suburban girl is …

For the past two years the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Fair Fund, Inc., along with
partners in Boston, MA and Washington, DC, USA, have been conducting an in-depth …

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and adolescents is a serious worldwide
problem. It is, in essence, the sexual abuse of a minor for economic gain. In the United …

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 …

Every day in the United States, children and adolescents are victims of commercial sexual
exploitation and sex trafficking. Despite the serious and long-term consequences for victims …

This overview of key literature and data was prepared by the Thomas Coram Research Unit
(TCRU), Institute of Education, University of London at the request of the Steering Group …