Sexual Exploitation of Children--A Problem of Unknown Magnitude

In response to a congressional request, GAO gathered information on teenage prostitution and child pornography, and it reviewed Federal, State, and local efforts to deal with these problems. GAO made an extensive literature search and sent questionnaires to States, territories, police departments, and mayors' offices in major cities. GAO also developed detailed information on teenage prostitution and child pornography in large population centers on both the east and west coasts of the United States.