Living and Working in Areas of Street Sex Work: From Conflict to Coexistence Book

There has been considerable recent policy debate on street sex work in local neighbourhoods and responses to community concerns. This report examines how residential areas characterised by areas of female street sex work are shared by different sections of the community, and considers neighbourhood and policy responses to it. The report draws on research with sex workers, residents and agency staff in five case study areas in England and Scotland. It considers community responses to street sex work in local neighbourhoods and the varying degrees of tolerance and engagement. Exploring whether residential streets can serve as shared spaces where residents and sex workers may coexist, the authors reflect on the scope for improving relations through initiatives such as consultation, mediation and awareness raising. "Living and Working in Areas of Street Sex Work" considers both the effectiveness of responses, such as enforcement and the use of antisocial behaviour legislation, and the need for integrated initiatives to address community conflicts and management of the street scene. Little research has been done in this area and the report will be invaluable to policy makers and practitioners. It will also be of interest to those working in the fields of criminology, criminal justice studies, sociology, social policy and urban geography.Read More