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.
Prostitutes have reported on...
42M
Prostitutes in the world
Prostitution exposes individuals to violence and exploitation, severely impacting their physical and mental well-being
Several prostitutes have to face the social stigma that comes along with being a prostitute, as well as mental health stuggles like PTSD
- 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
Life-altering issues that can impact a sex work in an instant
intervention strategies
reducing the risk of exploitation
Comprehensive education programs that raise awareness about the risks, consequences, and legal aspects of prostitution
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
https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-cite-an-infographic/
Enforcing laws that target the demands and traffickers while ensuring proteection for those who are exploited
Stricter Laws
Combining prevention, support and legal measures, can help reduce the prevalence of prostitution
Naumann, Ulrike. Prostitution and Human Rights: A delicate Balance.2024. https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-cite-an-infographic/
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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.
Prostitutes have reported on...
42M
Prostitutes in the world
Prostitution exposes individuals to violence and exploitation, severely impacting their physical and mental well-being
Several prostitutes have to face the social stigma that comes along with being a prostitute, as well as mental health stuggles like PTSD
Life-altering issues that can impact a sex work in an instant
intervention strategies
reducing the risk of exploitation
Comprehensive education programs that raise awareness about the risks, consequences, and legal aspects of prostitution
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
https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-cite-an-infographic/
Enforcing laws that target the demands and traffickers while ensuring proteection for those who are exploited
Stricter Laws
Combining prevention, support and legal measures, can help reduce the prevalence of prostitution
Naumann, Ulrike. Prostitution and Human Rights: A delicate Balance.2024. https://venngage.com/blog/how-to-cite-an-infographic/