No. That just drives it underground.
Prostitution is not considered a federal crime in the United States. It is typically regulated at the state and local levels.
Vice crimes are normally referring to prostitution.
a victimless crime
A crime that does not have any victim. The most common is prostitution.
It is someone who opposes things they consider immoral or contributing to crime such as gambling, drug dealing, drug use, drinking, alcohol sales, or prostitution.
In criminal law, a "count" is a charge for a single crime. "Two counts of prostitution" means the person has been charged for two acts of prostitution.
It is a crime to be a prostitute in public places.
There was a increase in crime and prostitution.
Antonino Cutrera has written: 'I ricottari' -- subject(s): Crime, Pimps, Prostitution 'Storia della prostituzione in Sicilia' -- subject(s): Prostitution
It shouldn't.
committing a victim-less crime
(Soft)drugs and prostitution, check the Penn & Teller episode on the subject(s) for more info.