Violence against girls and adolescents

On July 30, the Dominican Republic observed World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The international focus for this year’s commemoration centers on the emergence of new recruitment methods, specifically those involving fraud, deception, and the use of digital platforms to target victims.

In the Dominican Republic, the Procuraduría Especializada de Persecución al Delito contra la Trata is addressing these evolving threats. The initiative highlights the ongoing efforts to combat violence against girls and adolescents as criminal organizations increasingly leverage technology to facilitate human trafficking.