Bridging gaps: peer recommendations for better services

Susie Balderston, Alessandra Lanti, Samuel Thomson, Jessica Hyer Griffin, Cherida Fraser, Caoimhe Ní Dhónaill, Teela Sanders*

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Abstract

In this chapter, we present recommendations for change written by the project's peer researchers, based on their findings from the study. During qualitative interviews, the peers discussed with sex workers how services should change and what actions could be taken to bring about this change. The peer researchers then discussed potential changes in action learning sets, a problem-solving process explained in detail in Chapter 9. Their personal experiences as sex workers and/or practitioners in the field gave them a deep understanding of the challenges that sex workers face. Their analysis followed an action research approach and aligned with the trauma-informed design of the project.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVoicing Consent
Subtitle of host publicationSex Workers, Sexual Violation and Legal Consciousness in Cross-National Contexts
EditorsTeela Sanders, Jane Scoular, Barbara G. Brents, Susie Balderston, Gillian Abel
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Chapter7
Pages177-190
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9783031777158
ISBN (Print)9783031777141, 9783031777172
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Feb 2025

Keywords

  • human rights
  • rape
  • consent
  • safe sex
  • social policy
  • stigma
  • regulating sex work
  • sexual assault
  • harrassment
  • whorephobia
  • victimology
  • public health
  • decriminalisation of sex work

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