TY - JOUR PY - 2002// TI - Exploitation of children and young people through prostitution JO - Journal of child health care A1 - Walker, Karen Elizabeth SP - 182 EP - 188 VL - 6 IS - 3 N2 - The numbers of children in contemporary society involved in prostitution is still largely unknown. However, there are multiple factors which leave children vulnerable and involved in prostitution. This article aims to explore the historical context of child prostitution, factors which may predispose an adolescent engaging in prostitution, and the role that professionals within the healthcare settings can offer. LA - SN - 1367-4935 UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -