AIDS: A disease caused by a virus called HIV that attacks the body's immune system. AIDS is transmitted by sexual activity or by exchanging blood, such as when drug addicts share a needle.

child: In most states, anyone younger than eighteen.

childhood neglect: Failure of the family to provide a child with adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical attention.

child pornography: Books, magazines, and films that involve children in sexual activities.

exploitation: Using another person for a selfish or immoral reason.

incest: Sexual activity between a child and an older family member.

pedophile: An adult who has a sexual attraction to children.

pedophilia: A sexual disorder that determines an adult's sexual preference for children only.

pimp: A person who makes money from the earnings of a prostitute.

prostitute: A person who exchanges sexual gratification for money, shelter, food, or drugs.

prostitution: The practice of selling sexual services.

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