ECPAT-USA Visit this Site Summary: ECPAT-USA, which stands for End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes – USA, is a branch of the Thailand-based ECPAT International. ECPAT-USA seeks to accomplish their mission through research, education, and advocacy in these areas: · child sex tourism, · child prostitution in U.S., · child trafficking, and · U.S. military involvement with child prostitution. ECPAT-USA also has two collaborative projects currently underway: the New York City Task Force Against Sexual Exploitation of Young People and the New York City Response to Trafficking. Their website hosts a body of knowledge and information concerning the sexual exploitation of children in the United States: reports, brochures, newsletters, and articles; · links to other organizations working toward the end of child sexual exploitation; · ways to get involved personally financially, physically, or academically; and · internship opportunities with ECPAT-USA. Why does FASTEN recommend this resource? ECPAT-USA is working to end the sexual exploitation of children, specifically exploitation in the United States. Through their website, concerned individuals or organizations can learn about the exploitation that is occurring and different avenues for further education and advocacy. The site provides needed educational resources for FBOs active in working with vulnerable youth populations including immigrants and youth runaways. | 
