Exploitation of Children and Youth in America

This book raises awareness about patterns of child and youth exploitation with a focus on exploitation in the United States. The authors highlight true stories of exploitation and abusive practices such as child labor law violations, forced marriage, and the troubled teen industry that were previously documented by human rights activists, journalists, academics, and legal minds. This book provides a brief overview of the history of child labor and identifies a timeline of unified efforts to reform labor laws. It reviews recently introduced legislation and comprehensive policy recommendations and concludes with macro-recommendations for eliminating exploitative practices. There are tips on how to get involved and resources for parents and youth.