The Global Victimization of Children: Problems and Solutions

Chapter 1: Introduction The ProblemVarieties of VictimizationChild Victimization as a CrimeAddressing the Problem Chapter 2: Child Labor Why Children WorkExtent & PrevalenceChildren's Work: Issues in Child LaborThe Victimization of Children Who WorkThe LawEliminating Child LaborConclusion Chapter 3: Abandoned Children and Street Children Definition of TermsPrevalenceThe Children Behind the NumbersSurviving the StreetsSocial NetworksStreet Children as VictimsAddressing the ProblemConclusion Chapter 4: Child Soldiers Definition of a Child Soldier The Law Extent and PrevalenceNature of VictimizationHow Children Become Child SoldiersAddressing the ProblemConclusion Chapter 5: Trafficking Definition of "Child Trafficking"Form of TraffickingPrevalenceCauses of TraffickingVictims and VictimizersRecruiting and Controlling VictimsHealth HazardsLawsPrevention and HelpConclusion Chapter 6: Child Pornography The ProblemPrevalenceThe Role of the InternetOffendersVictimsLaws Against Child PornographyDealing With the Problem and PreventionConclusion Chapter 7: Institutional Absuse DefinitionSchoolsOrphanages and Residential CareDetention and Correctional InstitutionsStopping Institutional VictimizationConclusion Chapter 8: Denial of Education Education is EssentialPrevalenceBarriers to EducationIssues in Educating the YoungThe Color of (Ill-Spent) MoneyGender and Education: The Case of GirlsPower of Social StratificationInternational Laws and InitiativesAchieving 'Universal Education'Conclusion Chapter 9: Peer Victimization Definining TermsCounting Peer Victimization Victims and VictimizersThe Harm Kids Can DoConditions Conducive to Peer VicitimizationPreventionConclusion Chapter 10: Fighting Child Victimization At the Individual LevelAt the Organizational LevelSystemic ApproachesConcluding Thoughts