Human Trafficking in [Barbados] [other countries]
Street Children in [Barbados] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Barbados] [other countries]
 

Child Prostitution

The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

In the first ten years of the 21st Century - 2000 to 2009

Barbados Historically, the Barbadian economy was dependent on sugarcane cultivation and related activities. However, in recent years the economy has diversified into light industry and tourism with about three-quarters of GDP and 80% of exports being attributed to services. The country enjoys one of the highest per capita incomes in the region. The government continues its efforts to reduce unemployment, to encourage direct foreign investment, and to privatize remaining state-owned enterprises. [The World Factbook, U.S.C.I.A. 2009]

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Child prostitution

www.cbc.bb/content/view/10566/10/

Mr. Harper says people are not realizing the far-reaching effects of increasing drug use in Barbados, and what some people are driven to do. Director of the Child Care Board, Joan Crawford, says however that proving children are being co-erced into prostitution has been difficult.

The Protection Project - Barbados [DOC]

FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRAFFICKING INFRASTRUCTURE – An increase in tourism to the island nation has reportedly resulted in an increase in sex tourism. Furthermore, the seaport in the capital, Bridgetown, provides a steady demand for commercial sex.

Barbados [PDF]

www.scf.org.in/resources/image/BARBADOS.pdf

CHILD PROSTITUTION AND PORNOGRAPHY - Tourism has given rise to a new phenomenon in Barbados. Boys as well as girls are deeply involved in sex tourism Additionally, Bridgetown's significant seaport provides a steady demand for commercial sex. The historic red light district off Nelson Street is the main place for commercial sex work.

Barbados - The Situation of Children in the Worst Forms of Child Labour in a tourism economy: A Rapid Assessment [PDF]

www.ilocarib.org.tt/childlabour/library/rapid_assessment/rabar.pdf

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[page 24] e) The Compulsory Education Act, which was previously mentioned. While indicating that ‘there is no evidence of street children or child prostitution’, the report points to an obvious need for:

a) Research and accurate reporting on the situation of children at risk especially in terms of child abuse and drug use among juveniles;

b) Stricter enforcement of legal provisions to protect children;

c) Special arrangement and facilities for juvenile offenders;

d) Education and training in counselling; and

e) An increased level of community awareness to prevent further deterioration of the situation.

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Human Trafficking in [Barbados] [other countries]
Street Children in [Barbados] [other countries]
Child Prostitution in [Barbados] [other countries]