NCJ Number
168030
Journal
Child Abuse Review Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Dated: (May 1997) Pages: 147-153
Date Published
1997
Length
7 pages
Annotation
Child prostitution is a problem in nearly all countries and needs interventions that go beyond the criminal sanctions and the often-weak efforts to enforce laws on the issue.
Abstract
Child prostitution is one of the most common forms of employment among children, especially young females. The problem is particularly prevalent in the developing countries of Asia. Child prostitution is largely connected with mass tourism. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child asks all countries to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse, including prostitution and involvement in pornography. The laws of every country make sex offenses against children criminal offenses. However, enforcement is often weak. In addition, criminal sanctions alone are insufficient to deal with the problem. Other interventions and strategies are needed to address the causes of child prostitution. These approaches should include community awareness, social security, welfare policies, and public education, both locally and internationally. 12 references