Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
Volume 45, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 80-85

Aspects of Abuse: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (Article)

Jimenez M. , Jackson A.M. , Deye K.
  • a Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, United States
  • b Freddie Mac Foundation Child, Adolescent Protection Center, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States, Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, United States
  • c Freddie Mac Foundation Child, Adolescent Protection Center, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States, Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, United States

Abstract

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and adolescents is a serious worldwide problem. It is, in essence, the sexual abuse of a minor for economic gain. In the United States, there is no uniform nationwide database to capture the incidence and prevalence of CSEC. Therefore, there is a great variation in the estimates, but the actual numbers are unknown. Given the clandestine nature of the practice, it is often underreported and underidentified. Healthcare providers will often encounter victims of commercial sexual exploitation due to mental health, physical health, and sexual health consequences, and therefore should be knowledgeable in the signs of possible sexual exploitation. The aim of this article is to educate healthcare providers on how vulnerable children may become sexually exploited, the health consequences involved with sexual exploitation, how to better identify possible victims, and the medical evaluation of a victim of sexual exploitation. © 2015 Mosby, Inc.

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medical assessment Child Abuse, Sexual management mental health human statistics and numerical data screening test Mental Disorders sex trafficking United States Humans psychology Adolescent preschool child risk factor Child, Preschool sexual exploitation prostitution sexual health prevention and control Incidence prevalence Article child sexual abuse Reproductive Health child advocacy crime victim policy making Crime Victims Child
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2015.02.003
ISSN: 15385442
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English