Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress

Date

2015

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Publisher

Congressional Research Service

Abstract

This report provides an overview of sex trafficking of children in the United States. It first conceptualizes the issue, discussing the victims and perpetrators involved. It then outlines the federal response to investigating and prosecuting perpetrators as well as providing services to victims. The report concludes with a discussion of select issues concerning the federal response to sex trafficking of minors in the United States. (Author Abstract)

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Keywords

child abuse, CSEC, self-exploitation, offenders, law

Citation

Siskin, A. Fernandes-Alcantara, A. L. Finklea, K. (2015). Sex Trafficking of Children in the United States: Overview and Issues for Congress. Washington, DC: Congressional Research Service.

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