As the World Cup approaches, Brazil is facing an increase in child sex workers in areas that are undergoing development.  With the influx of workers, there’s also been an influx of men looking for sex.  One in four sex workers is believed to be underage and multiple non-profit organizations have been started to help combat the issue.  Read more on BBC.

Recife’s red light district includes girls barely in their teens

There will be multiple presentations on trafficking and child exploitation at out upcoming 4th Annual Conference.  Thompson Reuters Special Services & the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children will be presenting their research on BitCoins and their use in child exploitation.  Representatives from Fairfax County Police Department & the FBI will be presenting a case study on gangs and human trafficking.  To register for the event, click here.