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This book examines the decriminalisation of all sectors of sex work in New Zealand. It provides first hand views and experience on this policy from the point of view of those involved in the sex industry, as well as people involved in developing, implementing, researching and reviewing the policies.
List of contents
Introduction ~ Gillian Abel, Lisa Fitzgerald and Cheryl Brunton; History of the NZ Prostitutes' Collective ~ Catherine Healy, Calum Bennachie and Anna Reed; Sex work in New Zealand prior to 2003 ~ Jan Jordan; Lobbying for decriminalisation ~ Tim Barnett, Catherine Healy, Calum Bennachie and Anna Reed; The Prostitution Reform Act ~ Gillian Abel, Catherine Healy, Calum Bennachie and Anna Reed; Media and public reaction ~ Lisa Fitzgerald, Gillian Abel, Cheryl Brunton and Catherine Healy; Territorial authorities' response to the PRA ~ Dean Knight; Public health authorities and the PRA ~ Cheryl Brunton; Sex workers' perceptions of the PRA ~ Lisa Fitzgerald, Gillian Abel, Catherine Healy; Brothel operators' and support agencies' perspectives on the PRA ~ Elaine Mossman; A feminist perspective of the PRA ~ Alison Laurie; A public health perspective of the PRA ~Gillian Abel, Lisa Fitzgerald and Cheryl Brunton; Review of the PRA ~ Paul Fitzharris; Concluding chapter ~ Gillian Abel, Lisa Fitzgerald and Cheryl Brunton.
About the author
Gillian Abel is a senior public health researcher and lecturer at the University of Otago, New Zealand. She has research expertise in the areas of public health and sex work.
Lisa Fitzgerald is a public health sociologist and social science lecturer in the School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Australia.
Catherine Healy is a founding member of the New Zealand Prostitutes' Collective, and is currently the National Coordinator.
Aline Taylor comes from a background in anthropology, with a particular interest in researching issues on development, sport and gender.
Summary
This book examines the decriminalisation of all sectors of sex work in New Zealand. It provides first hand views and experience on this policy from the point of view of those involved in the sex industry, as well as people involved in developing, implementing, researching and reviewing the policies.
