Keeping Women out of Prostitution: The Development and Implementation of Treatment Centers

Authors

Marianne Sarkis, Clark University
Olivia Giampietro, Clark University
Caroline Switchenko, Clark University

Publication Date

Fall 2014

Abstract and Research Question

This policy brief discusses the challenges of keeping women out of prostitution, especially after their first arrest. The authors advocate for the development of treatment centers in Worcester as an alternative to imprisonment in order to provide direct therapeutic rehabilitation for women seeking to leave prostitution.

Keywords

Prostitution, Worcester, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Health

Did the research upon which this submission is based involve human subjects/participants?

No

Was the work submitted part of a class?

Healthy Cities

When did the project/research take place?

10/14-12/14

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Sarkis, Marianne; Giampietro, Olivia; and Switchenko, Caroline, "Keeping Women out of Prostitution: The Development and Implementation of Treatment Centers" (2014). Local Knowledge: Worcester Area Community-Based Research. 26.
https://commons.clarku.edu/localknowledge/26