Abuse of Trust: Children and Youth in the Sex Trade

Author: Ann Simpson Publisher: Caledon Institute of Social Policy Publication: Document Date:                  November 01, 2000 Category: Sexuality > Prostitution Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Motherhood Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Pregnancy Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse Children > Abandoned Children Children > Abused Children Children > Child Welfare Crime And Violence > Child Abuse/Neglect Crime And Violence > Sexual Abuse Crime And Violence > Sexual Assault Crime And Violence > Violence Public Policy > Child Protection Services Sexuality > Sexually Transmitted Diseases   This article is about the 300,000 children and youth caught in the sex trade industry in North America. It addresses the mistaken perception of law enforcement officials, social service providers, and the general public that child prostitution is a child's choice. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link