Definition of DMST:“The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act where the person is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident under the age of 18 years,” (Trafficking Victims Protection Act, 2000).
Definition of CSEC: Sexual activity involving a child in exchange for something of value or promise thereof, to the child or another person. In this situation, the child is being treated as a commercial sexual object. Per Georgia Law, CSEC is a form of violence and abuse against children. (O.C.G.A. 19-7-5(B)(11)).
To determine if a youth you work with is a victim, visit our Warning Signs page. If you
believe that the youth exhibits these Warning Sign behaviors, please
make a referral to Georgia Cares.
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