Is child prostitution legal in california?

State Democrats say the new law will keep child prostitutes from being prosecuted as criminals, but it doesn't condone such activities. read more

New California Law Does Not Legalize Child Prostitution by Erik Ortiz / Dec.30.2016 / 9:00 PM ET California Attorney General Kamala Harris, who as a prosecutor once specialized in child sexual assault cases, addresses the Domestic Human Trafficking symposium in Los Angeles on April 25, 2014. read more

Beginning on Jan. 1, prostitution by minors will be legal in California. Yes, you read that right. SB 1322 bars law enforcement from arresting sex workers who are under the age of 18 for soliciting or engaging in prostitution, or loitering with the intent to do so. read more

The California law is in line with the stance of the Department of Justice, which has also noted that children involved in prostitution should be considered victims: The term prostitution can delude or confuse one’s understanding of this form of child sexual exploitation. read more