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What Works to Reduce Sex Workers' Risk of Crime Victimization? A Scoping Review
Lorena Molnar1, Julien Chopin1
1Université de Lausanne, Ecole des Sciences Criminelles, Batochime, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Effective crime victimization prevention for sex workers involves community mobilization, safe spaces, and legal empowerment. These strategies reduce harm but face challenges like stigma and varied effectiveness across contexts.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Sex workers face disproportionately high rates of crime victimization.
- Understanding effective prevention interventions is crucial for improving sex worker safety and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate crime victimization prevention interventions specifically designed for sex workers.
- To identify effective strategies and challenges in implementing these interventions.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) method.
- Eleven papers, referencing eight distinct studies, were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Effective strategies include community mobilization, peer-led outreach, safe spaces, legal empowerment, sociocultural activities, financial literacy, and alcohol harm reduction.
- These interventions led to reduced victimization, improved community cohesion, and better access to resources.
- Challenges identified include high attrition, underreporting due to stigma, and context-specific effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Interventions show promise in enhancing sex worker safety and well-being.
- Further criminological research is needed to refine and optimize these strategies.
- Addressing stigma and context-specific factors is essential for successful implementation.
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