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Domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) is the commercial sexual exploitation of U.S. citizen children or lawful permanent resident (LPR) children through prostitution, pornography, or sexual performance for compensation, either monetary or other consideration (food, shelter, drugs, etc.). DMST has been viewed as the single most under-reported, under-identified, and most severe form of sexual exploitation that children are facing today.This assessment includes information collected during April-August 2008 through a comprehensive review of existing research and the completion of 30 interviews from representatives of 21 different organizations and agencies that frequently interact with DMST victims or are poised to do so. Best practices are noted throughout the report. However, it is also the purpose of this report to identify the gaps and challenges that present themselves while working with this complex population of victims. |
