Prostitution Laws In Dominican-republic

Information about prostitution laws in Dominican-republic

"Prostitution is legal, although there are some prohibitions against sex with minors, and it is illegal for a third party to derive financial gain from prostitution. However, the government usually did not enforce prostitution laws. Sex tourism remained a serious problem, particularly in Las Terrenas, Cabarete, Sosua, and Boca Chica. Human rights groups reported continuing prostitution in sugarcane work camps and areas outside the capital. NGOs conducted programs about prostitution and child sexual exploitation for hotel and industrial zone workers, male and female prostitutes, and other high-risk groups." US Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, "2008 Human Rights Report: Dominican Republic," www.state.gov, Feb. 25, 2009

The population of Dominican-republic is 9650054