Dominican Republic
Sex Trafficking
How IJM helped the Dominican Republic reduce child sex trafficking by 78%
In the 2000s, if you sold a child for sex in the DR you would be more likely to win the lottery jackpot than to receive a conviction. But things have...
July 14
Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficker Convicted for Sexually Exploiting Two Minors in the Dominican Republic
After 20 months of trial, a Dominican court found a woman guilty of trafficking and sexually exploiting two teenagers and sentenced her to 15 years.
August 18
Sex Trafficking
Francesca's Story
Francesca thought she was sneaking out of the house for a fun day at the beach with her new friend. Instead of splashing in the waves and playing in...
February 16
Sex Trafficking
IJM and the Dominican National School of the Public Ministry Join Forces
On March 30, the National School of the Dominican Public Ministry, the Justice Study Center of the Americas and IJM signed an inter-institutional...
May 20
Sex Trafficking
Three Teens Rescued. Two suspects arrested.
On February 26, Rocio* a 16-year-old girl, and other two victims were rescued in an operation led by the Dominican Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU)...
March 09
Sex Trafficking
IJM and AERODOM Join Forces to End Trafficking in the Dominican Republic
On February 25th, IJM and Dominican Airports XXI Century (Aerodom), the largest network of airports in the Dominican Republic, signed an...
March 08
Sex Trafficking
Appeals Court Increases Sentence in Trafficking Case
On February 9, the Criminal Court of Appeals in the Dominican Republic more than doubled a sentence, going from six years to 15, against the leader...
February 11
Sex Trafficking
Six Children Rescued. Three Suspects Arrested.
On December 13 and 19, Dominican police spearheaded two rescue operations with IJM’s support. Public justice officials proactively and successfully...
January 29
Violence Against Women & Children
Dominican Republic President Approves Bill to End Child Marriage
January 6, 2021 was a historic day in the Dominican Republic’s fight to protect children from violence. President Luis Abinader approved a bill that...
January 08