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Child Sex Trafficking-An International Threat to the Wellness of Children
By Mary C. Burke, Ph.D.
Submitted: 2/25/2009
Children are our hope. They are the inspiration for much of the humanitarian work in which many around the world are involved. Threats to the well-being of children are numerous. In addition to many living in less than stable familial environments, children
today are continually forced to face the symptoms of a conflict-ridden society, regardless of their country of origin.
Creating an environment that extends beyond safety and includes meeting their basic need for food, love, and nurturing continues to be a goal. This must remain a goal as children and the women who care for them remain the most vulnerable to mistreatment
and neglect in even the most economically advantaged countries. What follows is a short overview of the status of children worldwide with regard to safety and well-being,
information about human trafficking, and recommendations for citizen involvement in prevention of the sex trafficking of children.
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