Sex workers' experiences and occupational conditions post-implementation of end-demand criminalization in Metro Vancouver, Canada.
CONCLUSIONS: Most SWs reported no change in working conditions and one quarter reported negative changes, suggesting that PCEPA may be failing to advance sex workers' safety. Im/migrants, women experiencing workplace violence, and those facing criminalization were most likely to report negative impacts. Decriminalization of all aspects of sex work is needed to support well-being, health, and safety.
PMID: 31183630 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Machat S, Shannon K, Braschel M, Moreheart S, Goldenberg SM Tags: Can J Public Health Source Type: research
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