Sex Work and Hate Crime: Innovating Policy, Practice and Theory

This book explores how some forces in England have adopted the approach of treating crimes against sex workers as hate crimes, highlighting the benefits of this approach in terms of more sensitive and robust policing and support for victims. It also examines the broader context of hate crime policy and scholarship, debating the relevance and merits of the sex work hate crime model.

Format: Hardback
Length: 141 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of how certain forces in England have embraced the approach of treating crimes against sex workers as hate crimes. Through a fusion of literature, empirical research findings from two distinct projects, and policy analysis, it sheds light on the advantages and implications of this approach. The authors argue that the hate crime framework offers valuable benefits in terms of operational efficiency and the well-being of certain victims of crime. They contend that the hate crime approach should not be viewed as a substitute for the decriminalization of sex work but rather as a means to enhance the sensitivity and effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing crimes against sex workers. Furthermore, the book explores the broader context of hate crime policy and scholarship, engaging in a robust debate about the relevance, challenges, and merits of the sex work hate crime model. By offering a fresh perspective on the issue, this book contributes to ongoing theoretical and policy discussions surrounding the expansion of hate crime definitions and laws to encompass other marginalized groups beyond the existing protected characteristics.

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of how certain forces in England have embraced the approach of treating crimes against sex workers as hate crimes. Through a fusion of literature, empirical research findings from two distinct projects, and policy analysis, it sheds light on the advantages and implications of this approach. The authors argue that the hate crime framework offers valuable benefits in terms of operational efficiency and the well-being of certain victims of crime. They contend that the hate crime approach should not be viewed as a substitute for the decriminalization of sex work but rather as a means to enhance the sensitivity and effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing crimes against sex workers. Furthermore, the book explores the broader context of hate crime policy and scholarship, engaging in a robust debate about the relevance, challenges, and merits of the sex work hate crime model. By offering a fresh perspective on the issue, this book contributes to ongoing theoretical and policy discussions surrounding the expansion of hate crime definitions and laws to encompass other marginalized groups beyond the existing protected characteristics.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030869489
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021