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


### Answer
The term **minor victim of sex trafficking** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14044a* as the following:

> an individual who—


(A) is younger than 18 years of age, and is a victim of an offense described in section 1591(a) of title 18 or a comparable State law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14044a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part O-Combatting Domestic Trafficking in Persons**

