Prostitution control in America: rethinking public policy

In the past two decades there has been little critical examination of the prevailing methods of controlling prostitution in the United States. This article examines selected problems in the control of prostitution in the United States and critically assesses three major alternatives to the prevailin...

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1. VerfasserIn: Weitzer, Ronald 1952- (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 1999
In: Crime, law and social change
Jahr: 1999, Band: 32, Heft: 1, Seiten: 83-102
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Zusammenfassung:In the past two decades there has been little critical examination of the prevailing methods of controlling prostitution in the United States. This article examines selected problems in the control of prostitution in the United States and critically assesses three major alternatives to the prevailing policy of criminalization. Alternative approaches are evaluated using the criteria of public preferences, efficient use of criminal justice resources, and harm reduction. One policy, involving a dualistic approach, is found to be superior in satisfying these criteria.
Beschreibung:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 100-102
ISSN:1573-0751
DOI:10.1023/A:1008305200324