This infographic examines the impact of laws that criminalise sex work, informed by NSWP members’ submissions to an e-consultation. It examines the impact of criminalisation at three distinct phases: the surveillance and policing of sex workers prior to arrest; arrest and formal involvement of the criminal justice system; and release and return to the community.
The Impact of Criminalisation on Sex Workers’ Vulnerability to HIV and Violence infographic is a new tool for sex workers' advocacy worldwide. It was designed and created by Smo Sienkiewicz.
You can download the PDF document above. This resource is available in English, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. Read the full policy brief on The Impact of Criminalisation on Sex Workers’ Vulnerability to HIV and Violence.
