Citation

Desai M. Asia Pac. J. Soc. Work 2008; 18(1): 63-75.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, National University of Singapore)

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Abstract

This article examines the challenges of commercial sexual exploitation of children in India, ranging from the traditional religion-sanctioned commercial sexual exploitation of children, to child trafficking for brothel-based prostitution, to the recent trends in child-sex tourism. It then reviews India's legislation to deal with these problems. Identifying the gaps, the article concludes with recommendations for a child rights-based comprehensive legislation for child protection and the role of the social-work profession to support such legislation.

Keywords: Human trafficking

Language: en