“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 ...

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 ...