Former Utrecht Police Officer Helps 40 Women Exit Prostitution

A retired Dutch police officer, Jan Schoenmaker, spent 20 years working in Utrecht’s notorious tippelzone (prostitution zone) near Europalaan. During his tenure, he assisted 40 women in leaving the sex trade, a role he describes with pride. This story highlights a long-standing issue of prostitution and the police’s involvement in supporting vulnerable women.

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