Understand

We are committed to safeguarding children from abuse, exploitation and harm in all their forms. Our goal is to provide individuals, communities and organizations with the knowledge and tools they need to protect children. Through raising awareness and providing practical resources, we help prevent harm and promote safer environments for children to grow and thrive.

Unveiling the hidden reality of sexual exploitation of minors in prostitution in Europe

The infographic explores the hidden reality of child sexual exploitation in the context of prostitution in Europe. It focuses on four key aspects: what are we talking about?, defining child sexual exploitation; what does the law say?, highlighting existing regulations; who is affected?, showing vulnerable groups; and how are young people involved in prostitution?, explaining the process through which minors are exploited.

JERICHO – Guide for parents

The JERICHO Parents’ Guide is a resource designed to help families recognise and address cases of sexual exploitation of minors in prostitution. It offers practical information, tips and useful country-specific contacts, providing support in responding effectively to potential or confirmed situations. The guide is a valuable tool to sensitise parents and guide them on how to act when faced with this complex phenomenon, providing protection and assistance to the children involved.

Press kit

The press kit provides an essential overview of the project, highlighting information materials and data on the situation in France, Italy, and Greece, information on the awareness campaign launched in November 2024 to provide prevention materials on healthy relationships, consent, and gender-based violence, with a focus on the sexual exploitation of minors in prostitution, raising public awareness, and actively engaging institutions and stakeholders to promote concrete change.

Key objectives include: expanding knowledge of the phenomenon, creating accessible information content, and launching awareness campaigns targeting youth, families, and authorities.

JERICHO – Speak out to break down the wall that makes underage prostitution invisible

Informative animated videos on consent, perceived safety in relationships, and understanding potential risks online.

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