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Prostitution

Prostitution includes street prostitution, massage brothels, escort services, outcall services, strip clubs, lapdancing, phone sex, pornography, video and internet pornography, and prostitution tourism.

Prostitution: A Victimless Crime?

Prostitution is listed among the crimes some refer to as victimless or consensual crimes, because no one present at the crime is unwilling, but research shows that may not be the true picture of prostitution.

Laws Concerning Prostituted Children

Find information about your state's laws about prostitution of children in particular, transportation of minors, sexual abuse, coercion and enticement, and the Mann Act.

Prostitution Arrests Posted Online

An article looking at the debate over the decision of the St. Paul, Minnesota Police Departments practice of posting online information about locals arrested, (not convicted), with engaging in the sex trade.

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