A photographic, film, or other visual representation, whether or not it was made by electronic or mechanical means;
Effect on the Victims
Being a part of child pornography has severe negative effects, both long term and short term. Although each child reacts differently depending on the frequency, the acts involved, and the child’s personality, no child escapes unscathed. The effects of child pornography can be compared to the effects of incest or sexual abuse. However, pornography victims face different trials as their image is circulated amongst hundreds or thousands of strangers and the material will continue to exist long after Child pornography is any pornographic image or representation which involves a minor.
The following is a list of common effects of child pornography:
Overwhelming feelings of guilt, shame, worthlessness, and embarrassment that may escalate with age
Physical and emotional pain
Psychological distress
Interference with and difficulty in child development (both physically and emotionally)
Children are more likely to become victims of future sexual violence
Greater risk of sexual diseases
Greater risk of unplanned pregnancies at a young age
Difficulty with relationships.
