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Article: Sex tourism and the sexual exploitation of children.
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- The Christian Century
- Article date:
- November 15, 1995
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During last summer's debate over the passage of the 1994 crime bill the press virtually ignored a provision that had support on both sides of the congressional aisle. This provision, part of an amendment to the Mann Act, strengthened the arsenal of laws to combat the sexual abuse of children. An earlier amendment to the Mann Act made it a crime to transport children younger than 18 with the aim of involving them in prostitution or sexual activity. Under the provisions of the new bill, it is illegal for U.S. citizens and permanent-resident aliens to travel abroad to engage in sexual acts with minors. Americans now can be prosecuted under U.S.laws for sexually exploiting ...