Sex work laws and reform: The voices of Canadian sex workers
Date
2018
Authors
Benoit, Cecilia
Jansson, Mikael
Smith, Michaela
Flagg, Jackson
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Journal ISSN
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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.