Most sex workers don’t report violence to police: Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity report
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A new report by the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity suggests just 38% of sex workers report violence they've experienced to police.
One of the reaons is a concern that that sex workers do not have legal protection from violence under current laws.
The centre is calling for a full decriminalization of sex work. They say it's necessary to protect their safety and human rights.
Guest: Dr Kate Shannon
Executive Director of the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity
One of the authors of this report
A new report by the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity suggests just 38% of sex workers report violence they've experienced to police.
One of the reaons is a concern that that sex workers do not have legal protection from violence under current laws.
The centre is calling for a full decriminalization of sex work. They say it's necessary to protect their safety and human rights.
Guest: Dr Kate Shannon
Executive Director of the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity
One of the authors of this report