Several government agencies, including the two listed below, offer information on the exploitation of children. Most large cities have one or more shelters for street kids, and the addresses and phone numbers for some of the most well regarded are listed here. Hot-line numbers for information on runaway shelters, drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and related topics can be found in the telephone directory.

Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section

U.S. Department of Justice

1001 G St. NW, Suite 310

Washington, DC 20530

(202) 514-5780

The Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section of the Department of Justice oversees the response of the federal government to child sexual abuse and exploitation. Prosecutors trained in this area can help officials who are prosecuting sexual abuse cases. The section also provides training.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 550

Arlington, VA 22210-3052

(703) 235-3900

The National Center for Missing and...