Legal Definitions - sexual exploitation

Definition: Sexual exploitation is when someone uses another person, especially a child, for prostitution, pornography, or other sexual activities that can cause serious emotional harm.

Examples of sexual exploitation include:

• A child being forced to perform sexual acts for money
• A person being coerced into appearing in pornographic material
• A vulnerable adult being manipulated into engaging in sexual activities against their will

These examples illustrate how sexual exploitation involves taking advantage of someone's vulnerability or lack of power to force them into sexual activities that can cause lasting emotional damage.