ECPAT-USA: End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes

ECPAT-USA is part of the ECPAT global network of organizations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. We seek to end the sexual exploitation of children trafficking to the USA, American children trafficked within the USA, and children exploited by Americans abroad through an activity referred to as child sex tourism.

What We Do: Conduct research about child sexual exploitation to keep government agencies abreast of the problem and to encourage them to allocate money and manpower to fight it. Inform the U.S. travel industry on steps it can take to end child prostitution abroad. ECPAT distributes a brochure to inform travelers that sex with a minor is illegal in all foreign countries and anyone who hires a child prostitute can be prosecuted and jailed. Educate all U.S. residents through conferences, trainings and outreach efforts about the laws against traveling abroad to have sex with children in all countries. Advocate for policies to make sure sexually exploited children receive the services they need to recover from their abuse.