“Child sex slavery” and other types of trafficking and sexual exploitation of children are serious problems that have gained increasing international attention in recent years. The last decade has seen an explosion in works addressing these issues. But to what effect? Are these responses effectively ending the sexual exploitation of children and healing them from its impacts?

Based on more than a decade of experience and research, this resource introduces the basic essential information needed to respond to child sex slavery, sex trafficking and other forms of sexual exploitation. It explains the key elements of the problem, examines the essentials of effective responses, and offers practical advice and guidance for getting started or improving your existing response.