Darkness to Light® Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), is any sexual activity involving a child for which something of value is given or promised. Building on the education provided in Stewards of Children®, Darkness to Light’s evidence-based training on preventing, recognizing, and reacting responsibly to child sexual abuse, this training teaches you about the root cause of commercial sexual exploitation and why preventing sexual abuse is important to reducing the risk of children being sexually exploited. It is highly recommended that participants complete Stewards of Children® prior to taking the course. During the training, you will hear compelling stories from experts and survivors about the commercial sexual exploitation of children. You will also: 1) learn what child exploitation is and what circumstances make children vulnerable. 2) learn about the root causes of commercial sexual exploitation directly from survivors. 3) understand how preventing child sexual abuse reduces the risk for children being commercially sexually exploited. 4) hear about actions adults can take to prevent child exploitation.