If you are attempting to report illegal content, child safety concerns, or human trafficking, please use the official channels below immediately.
| Form of Exploitation | Typical Age Range | Common Settings | Global Estimates* | |----------------------|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------| | Sex trafficking | 13‑19 | Brothels, online platforms, “dating” apps | ~1.2 million victims worldwide | | Labor exploitation | 14‑19 | Agriculture, factories, domestic work | ~4 million teen labor victims | | Online grooming & sexual abuse | 10‑17 | Social media, gaming chats, live‑stream sites | ~30 % of internet‑savvy teens report unwanted sexual solicitations | | Forced criminality (e.g., drug gangs) | 12‑18 | Street gangs, cartels | Hundreds of thousands in the U.S., Latin America, and Southeast Asia | Exploited Teens Free
Key indicators that a teen may be experiencing exploitation include: Behavioral Changes If you are attempting to report illegal content,
Internet Watch Foundation (IWF): A global organization dedicated to removing child sexual abuse imagery from the internet. this Kansas City-area nonprofit
: Founded by Kristy Childs, who was exploited starting at age 12, this Kansas City-area nonprofit