This study aims to determine and assess the legal protection of child victims of sexual
exploitation in the city of Yogyakarta, and the constraints experienced in providing legal
protection against sexual exploitation of children as victims in the city of Yogyakarta. Research
carried out the empirical legal research, by conducting field studies to obtain primary data and
research library materials to obtain secondary data. Data analysis methods used in this study is
qualitative, the data obtained from the study are presented and processed based on the quality
and validity. The results of this study were: (1) the legal protection of child victims of sexual
exploitation in the city of Yogyakarta have been carried out in accordance with the Child
Protection Act, it is proved by the heavy punishment to the perpetrators of the crime of sexual
exploitation of children. (2) the constraints faced in providing legal protection to child victims of
sexual exploitation in the city of Yogyakarta is in compliance with elements of the crime. In the
act of exploitation, usually the victim is also willing, as both victims and perpetrators exploit it
commercially profitable. In the proof of sexual abuse, there must be an element of supporters.