Let's take the dangerous reason first. Today if a prostitute is raped she has no recourse in the legal system. There is also a significant amount of anecdotal evidence that prostitutes are abused by police officers because cops know prostitutes will not press charges. The legal brothels in Nevada provide prostitutes with regular checkups, training on how to examine customers before engaging in sex, a safe place to provide their services, health insurance and many other benefits. I doubt it.
Many occupations are dangerous yet they remain legal.
I say no. Let me give you examples of other situations that are demeaning to women and tell me if jail is the answer. I hope not. I don't think so. This is the woman's 250th time doing this.