Invisibilized victims: the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in the European context

• Noemí Pereda ^[1]
  1. [1] Universitat de Barcelona

     Universitat de Barcelona

     Barcelona, España

     
• Localización: Journal for the Study of Education and Development, Infancia y Aprendizaje, ISSN-e 1578-4126, ISSN 0210-3702, Vol. 47, Nº 2, 2024, págs. 243-263
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1177/02103702241253397
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Víctimas invisibilizadas: la explotación sexual de niños, niñas y adolescentes en el contexto europeo
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• Resumen
  • español

    En esta revisión narrativa se exploran aspectos clave que surgen de las recientes investigaciones sobre explotación sexual infantil y adolescente (ESIA) en el contexto europeo. La ESIA es una forma de violencia sexual que se produce en todas las regiones y países, afectando a aquellos niños, niñas y adolescentes más vulnerables. El explotador o explotadores da respuesta a necesidades básicas no satisfechas de la víctima y la hace creer que participa de un intercambio y una relación consentida. Se trata de un problema social presente entre un 1 y un 2.5% de los chicos y chicas europeos, si bien estas cifras aumentan significativamente en colectivos de riesgo específicos. Prevenir situaciones de ESIA, identificarlas e intervenir de forma efectiva con sus víctimas sólo es posible si desde Europa se acepta asumir la realidad de este grave problema que afecta a un importante grupo de chicos y chicas dentro de nuestras fronteras y que ha sido invisibilizado por demasiado tiempo.

  • English

    This scoping review explores key aspects arising from recent research on child sexual exploitation (CSE) within the European context. CSE represents a form of sexual violence occurring across all regions and countries, impacting the most vulnerable children and adolescents. The exploiter or exploiters respond to the victim’s unmet basic needs and lead them to believe that they are engaging in a consensual exchange and relationship. This social issue affects between 1% and 2.5% of European boys and girls, with these figures being notably higher among specific high-risk groups. Preventing situations of CSE, identifying them and intervening effectively with their victims is only possible if Europe acknowledges and addresses the reality of this serious issue of personal and social vulnerability that affects a significant number of boys and girls within our borders. It has been invisible for far too long.

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