“Commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of minors not only are illegal activities, but also result in immediate and long-term physical, mental, and emotional harm to victims and survivors.

Educational achievement, mental health diagnoses, childhood abuse, number of arrests and number of children all play a complex role in shaping a person’s vulnerability to commercial sexual ...

(The Center Square) – A report by the Florida Legislature’s research arm found that the number verified cases of children involved in commercial sexual exploitation reached a four-year high in 2024.

When 12-year-old Neela (pseudonym) exchanges sex for food, shelter or survival, it is not a choice. It is commercial sexual ...

Reports of commercial sexual exploitation of minors have skyrocketed 700% over the past decade in Orange County, especially non-trafficking exploitation, according to a new policy brief from UC Irvine ...

Globally, countless young individuals are victims of sexual misconduct and exploitation. Such violations are pervasive, cutting across all nations and societal strata. Children, especially girls, are ...