US & International
New ZealandWith its white sand, crystal clear water and breathtaking mountains, the Dominican Republic is the most visited island in the Caribbean.
But the nation’s booming tourism motivates human traffickers to find and sell poor children in its sex trade.
Population: 10M
Language: Spanish
TIP: Tier 2 Watchlist
Destiny Rescue works cases involving child marriage, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, rape and kidnapping in the Dominican Republic.
Our team works alongside the Dominican Republic’s law enforcement. Together, we not only rescue people but arrest perpetrators too.
Sex trafficking
and exploitation
Dominican Republic
Sex trafficking in the Dominican Republic can exist in sex establishments, streets, parks and even on beaches, according to the United States Department of State, a branch of the US federal government.
Children can be trafficked to the Dominican from its neighbouring country, Haiti. Thousands of children journey to the Dominican every year – some of which are walking into the hands of traffickers.
But through raid and covert rescues, Destiny Rescue offers these children, and adults, freedom from trafficking and a new, brighter future.
In 2023, Destiny Rescue’s anti-trafficking efforts alongside police saw:
208
RESCUED
164
ARRESTS
162
RAIDS
Latest rescues in the Dominican
“It is not only about rescuing the girl. It is about changing her life.”
Dominican Republic rescue agent
Our work in the Dominican Republic
Raid Rescues
Our rescue agents identify victims of child sex trafficking and child sexual abuse and gather the evidence needed to build a legal case against the perpetrators. We then, along with local and federal law enforcement, execute operations to free victims and arrest offenders.
After Rescue
Once rescued, we work with the country’s government to ensure we meet the child’s immediate needs before reuniting them with their family or helping place them in the caring hands of a like-minded organization.
Learn More
We operate rescue and reintegration programs in multiple countries across the world. Learn more about our mission to help end child sexual exploitation and trafficking in our lifetime.
Learn MoreStories from the Dominican Republic
TRUSTED: Why working with authorities matters in human trafficking cases
We’ve adapted, changing our model to become better rescuers. The result has literally changed the criminal landscape in some areas….
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What is Grooming? 3 Ways Traffickers Ensnare Children
What begins as a seemingly innocent friendship often ends in tragedy….
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Top 4 Most Unforgettable Raids
Rescue work leaves a mark on agents—and there are some rescue operations they’ll never be able to forget….
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What happens after rescue?
A successful rescue doesn’t end when a child is removed from exploitation. That event is only the first step in a process…
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Teamwork in the Dominican Puts Sex Traffickers on Their Heels
Our team in the Dominican Republic continues to expand their caseload thanks to intentional collaboration with law enforcement….
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Operation Cattleya: Over 70 rescued in the Dominican Republic
Sometimes you have to pretend to be the bad guy to save them….
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Destiny Rescue is fighting sex trafficking and child exploitation in the Dominican Republic
Our dedicated team in the Dominican Republic assists law enforcement in rescuing children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking and ensuring perpetrators…
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“Terror” in Haiti fuels labour trafficking in the Dominican
Traffickers are exploiting Haitians wishing to flee their home country. …
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Fourteen-year-old girl safe because of agent’s creativity
Destiny Rescue’s rescue agents normally go undercover, run surveillance or interview travellers at a border to rescue exploited children, but occasionally they…
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From a young soccer coach to a rescue agent: Meet Jacob
“It is not only about rescuing the girl. It is about changing her life.” …
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Side by Side: A Best Friend Rescue Story
Valerie* and Christina* were both young single mothers caught up in a life neither truly wanted. Coming from poor families with limited…
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