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Stop Child Prostitution
New technology brings with it bright new opportunities, and also the dark side of humanity. The Internet is by far the most progressive instrument
yet devised for education, communication, research, business, and entertainment..
Child Sex Tourism is a Criminal Offence in Many Countries around the World
Laws in the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and many EU countries mean that prosecution and punishment will occur in the offender's country
of residence even when the crime took place overseas.
In addition to these laws, tougher action, including imprisonment, is now being taken in countries which have been documented
as centres for child sexual exploitation.
 Millions of children in Asia are victimised by sexual exploitation. Children, both boys and girls, from as young as 'Seven' are being
enticed, coerced and sold into sexual slavery. The vast majority of children are from desperately poor families who may not be aware
that their children are trafficked across borders. Regardless of the situation, all sexually abused children are manipulated by disparities of wealth
and power, and it is overwhelmingly Western sex offenders who exploit economic hardship in pursuit of their criminal desires. Rising consumerism, for
which tourism must take some responsibility, is cited as a cause of the upsurge in child labour in the sex industries of Thailand, the Philippines,
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Responsible travellers PLEASE
Help End Sexual Exploitation of Children.
Report suspected activity to police, firstly in the country they are in and then upon returning home.
Report suspected commercial child sexual exploitation in tourist destinations to the authorities abroad or to the Department of Homeland Security's
Immigration and Customs Enforcement. If travelers have information regarding a person who has sexually exploited a child or suspect someone of child sex tourism,
they can e-mail the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Operation Predator (operation.predator@DHS.gov) or call the ICE hotline: 866-347-2423.
Federal law prohibits adult US residents and citizens from engaging in sexual acts with people aged (18 outside the United States (18 USC 2423). Travelers
should be aware that any US citizen or permanent legal resident arrested in a foreign country for sexually abusing minors may be subject to return to the United
States and, if convicted, can face up to 30 years in prison.
Governmental and nongovernmental organizations are working to protect children from commercial sexual exploitation.
If immediate assistance is needed, contact the regional security officer at the local American embassy or consulate or foreign law enforcement officials.
Child Exploitation and Obscenity (CEOS)
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