Child Exploitation

Question 1

What are the Dost Factors?

Answer 1

• Whether the focal point of the visual depiction is on the child’s genitalia or pubic area.
• Whether the setting of the visual depiction is sexually suggestive, i.e., in a place or pose generally associated with sexual activity.
• The child is depicted in an unnatural pose, or inappropriate attire considering the age of the child
• The child is fully or partially clothed, or nude
• The visual depiction suggest sexual coyness or a willingness to engage in sexual activity;and
• Whether the visual depiction is intended or designed to elicit a sexual response in the viewer.

Question 2

What is the difference between 2251 (a) and 2251 (c)?

Answer 2

2251 (a) is in the United States and (c) is outside the U.S

Question 3

What can you charge someone if they are sending emails to a 12 year old girl and convinced her to visit him in a hotel room in order to engage in sexual activities?

Answer 3

18 U.S.C.A. 2422 Coercion and enticement to engage in prostitution or illegal sexual activity

Question 4

How do you interview a suspect?

Answer 4

• Be sympathetic and professional
• Conduct sympathetic interview of violator
• Cast violator as “victim of addiction”
• Downplay immorality, accentuate