The single most important source of child abuse and child exploitation in the world is child labor, which affects over 250 million children under the age of sixteen. These children are considered desirable employees not only because they work for low or no wages, but because they are powerless and docile. Prevention and ameliorative programs and policies should focus on economics and education, giving priority to the most dangerous forms of child labor, identifying the most vulnerable children and enforcing already existing laws.
The Ninth Daniel S. Sanders Lecture
Daniel S. Sanders was dean of the UIUC School of Social Work from 1986 to 1989.

Hosted by: School of Social Work, Daniel S. Sanders Memorial Fund, Graduate Social Work Association, Social Work Alumni Association

In conjunction with College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), College of Education, College of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Law
Continuing Education in International Affairs, Department of Political Science, Office of International Programs and Studies, Program in South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Women's Studies Program, Faculty/Staff Assistance Program, St. Andrew's Lutheran Campus Center