Why It’s Time to Legalize Prostitution

LEGALIZE IT

Evidence shows that it would protect sex workers, reduce violence, cut down on sex trafficking, and more. There’s no good reason not to.

Published Aug. 15 2014 5:45AM EDT

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A prostitute has a 45 percent to 75 percent chance of experiencing workplace violence at some point, according to recent research indicates, and a 32 percent to 55 percent likelihood that she or he was victimized the past year.

Cathy Reisenwitz

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Why It’s Time to Legalize Prostitution

Evidence shows that it would protect sex workers, reduce violence, cut down on sex trafficking, and more. There’s no good reason not to.

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Cathy Reisenwitz