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 use evaluation to inform understanding of both the extent to which efforts are achieving desired objectives and how they could be strengthened moving forward. To help address this need, we used the RE-AIM framework from the field of public health to conduct a systematic review of CSECY program and policy evaluations. The review revealed limited availability and quality of effectiveness and implementation data, as well as an even greater dearth of findings addressing issues of reach, adoption, and maintenance. In light of these findings, we call for more thorough and rigorous evaluations of CSECY programs and policies. © 2016, Springer International Publishing.

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