Sex work laws and reform: The voices of Canadian sex workers

Date

2018

Authors

Benoit, Cecilia
Jansson, Mikael
Smith, Michaela
Flagg, Jackson

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization

Abstract

Sex work regulation is controversial in many countries. Sex workers are typically left out of decision- and policy-making, despite their in-depth knowledge based on personal experiences that can inform the laws that significantly impact their livelihoods. This research shows that a criminalization framework presents many challenges for sex workers and that decriminalization is favoured by most of the study participants, however, some also see personal financial drawbacks in regulating their industry.

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Keywords

Sex workers, criminalization, decriminalization, regulation, prostitution, Canada

Citation

Benoit, C., Jansson, M., Smith, M., & Flagg, J. (2018). Sex work laws and reform: The voices of Canadian sex workers. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria.