Profiting From Abuse An Investigation Into The Sexual Exploitation Of Our Children

The shocking commercial sexual trafficking of children is only one element of the even more pervasive & deeply rooted problem of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can occur at the hands of a close relative or friend, & can happen where children live, learn & play, making familiar places like home or school dangerous. At the same time, millions of children throughout the world are exploited for commercial sex, & their vulnerability is only heightened by endemic factors like violence, drugs & sexually transmitted diseases. Includes: tales of betrayal, cruelty & greed; the Philippines' campaign against the sexual exploitation of children; Albania's trafficked children; a Cambodian village network fights back; & giving girls a second chance in Kenya. Illustrations.Bellamy, Carol is the author of 'Profiting From Abuse An Investigation Into The Sexual Exploitation Of Our Children', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756740337 and ISBN 0756740339.