One of the key agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to end abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children (SDG 8.7). Despite this global commitment, child abuse remains one of the most severe and persistent human rights violations, particularly in the form of child begging. Globally, there is a notable lack of scholarly attention to the complexities surrounding child begging. In India, although child begging is a visible and widespread phenomenon in urban areas, academic research on the subject remains limited. Existing studies have largely focused on identifying causal factors or suggesting rehabilitation strategies. However, there is a significant gap in literature examining child begging through a victimological lens. This empirical study addresses that gap by investigating the underlying causes of child begging and the various forms of victimization experienced by child beggars. Data were collected from 219 child beggars through interviews. The findings reveal that around 40% of the children were coerced into begging, and nearly half reported experiencing physical, verbal, financial, or sexual abuse. The study employs Routine Activity Theory to contextualize patterns of victimization within the Indian socio-cultural setting.