'Score, smoke, back on the beat': an exploration of the impact of homelessness on exiting street sex working in Manchester

 

The purpose of this research was to explore how and why women get into sex work and the factors which lead them to continue. The research looked at the issues for women wanting to exit sex work - and considered, in particular, homelessness and how this impacts upon the choices available. The research was undertaken using qualitative methods comprising interviews with women working in the industry and with accommodation providers.

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Author: Louise Sandwith
Published: 2011