### Question
What does child exploitation mean?


### Answer
**Child exploitation** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 17601*:

> any conduct, attempted conduct, or conspiracy to engage in conduct involving a minor that violates section 1591, chapter 109A, chapter 110, and chapter 117 of title 18 or any sexual activity involving a minor for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 154-COMBATING CHILD EXPLOITATION**

