Child sexual exploitation

A form of child sexual abuse where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power (such as age or physical strength) to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child into sexual activity. This may be in exchange for something the victim needs or wants, and/or so the perpetrator achieves financial advantage or increased status.

It may involve physical contact and take place in person, such as sexual assault. Or it may include non-contact activities and can involve technology, such as forcing children to view sexual content online. The victim may have been sexually exploited even if the sexual activity appears consensual.

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