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Prostitutes have reported on...

Hidden Costs of sex work

exploring the consequences of prostitution

Over 21.2% of women entered sex work under the age of 18 Half of those women had endured childhood abuse, either physical or sexual

Participating in sex work can lead to violence, STI's, and jail time.

Several prostitutes have to face the social stigma that comes along with being a prostitute, as well as mental health stuggles like PTSD

Prostitution exposes individuals to violence and exploitation, severely impacting their physical and mental well-being

Life-altering issues that can impact a sex work in an instant

• Arrests, fines, & probation
• Difficulty finding stable employment
• Public judgment &discrimination
• HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhea, Chalmydia etc.
• Financial instability & independence
• Abuse & control from pimps/traffickers
• Forced participation
• Higher likliehood of using substances

42M

Prostitutes in the world

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Enforcing laws that target the demands and traffickers while ensuring proteection for those who are exploited

Stricter Laws

Education

Create social services that provide counseling, mental health support, and shelters for people who are at risk of entering the sex trade.

Support Systems

Comprehensive education programs that raise awareness about the risks, consequences, and legal aspects of prostitution

intervention strategies

reducing the risk of exploitation

Combining prevention, support and legal measures, can help reduce the prevalence of prostitution