ECPAT USA is part of a global network of organizations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. It seeks to encourage the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation.
Work in Action - Advocating for Better Laws
Children Are Victimized in the Sex Trade in the United States
Children as young as 12 years old are bought and sold as part of the adult sex trade in the United States. But comprehensive services for sexually exploited children are under-funded as shown in this report we co-sponsored with Shared Hope International and Johns Hopkins University's Protection Project.
Working to Change Federal Laws
The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (H.R. 181) just passed the U.S. House of Representatives. If it is also passed by the U.S. Senate it would provide child trafficking victims with important services, give law enforcement new tools to go after criminals, and hold buyers accountable for the harm they cause. A fact sheet about the bill is here.
You Can Help
Write to your Senator asking him or her to support the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. A sample letter is available on our website, or call your Senator with the same message. You can use this link to find their name and contact information. ECPAT-USA has made this bill a high priority for our advocacy efforts, but we need you to make it a reality. Please contact your Senator and add your voice to make this bill a law.
For more information email us at info@ecpatusa.org
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