Child pornography is
pornography that exploits
children for
sexual stimulation. It may be produced with the direct involvement or
sexual assault of a child (also known as
child sexual abuse images) or it may be
simulated child pornography. Abuse of the child occurs during the
sexual acts or lascivious exhibitions of genitals or pubic areas which are recorded in the production of child pornography. Child pornography may use a variety of media, including
writings,
magazines,
photos,
sculpture,
drawing,
cartoon,
painting,
animation,
sound recording,
film,
video, and
video games.