### Question
How is the term sex trafficking victim defined?


### Answer
The term **sex trafficking victim** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 675* as the following:

> a victim of—


(A) sex trafficking (as defined in section 7102(10) [1](#675_1_target) of title 22)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 675*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part E-Federal Payments for Foster Care, Prevention, and Permanency**

