[WiLT] Prostitution Policy: New Directions

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Prostitution Policy: New Directions

One Day Conference to be held at London South Bank University
Friday 7th March 2008 from 9.30am - 4.30pm

The main aim of this conference is to present and discuss some of the
key issues associated with prostitution.

Following the murder of five women involved in street prostitution in
Ipswich, issues have been raised about the nature of the services and
support offered to these women by the key agencies, as well as the
role of legislation that criminalises those who work on the streets.

The growing number of foreign women, particularly those that have been
trafficked, has drawn attention to the operation of the off street
trade which by all accounts appears to be expanding considerably.

In addition, attention has recently turned to the male clients who pay
for sex. There have been calls for the introduction of the 'Swedish
model' whereby the purchase of sexual services is made illegal.

Overall, the debate around prostitution is gathering pace and the
issues are becoming more widely discussed and contested. However,
there appears to be a widespread consensus that the current policies
relating to prostitution are in urgent need of review.

The main benefits of attending include;
. To gain a better understanding of recent research and current
debates
. To identify the major issues associated with both on street and off
street prostitution
. To consider in more detail the available policy options Who Should
Attend

This conference will be of interest to people working directly or
indirectly with prostitution in its different forms. In particular it
will be of interest to practitioners, activists, policy makers and
academic researchers. It should also be of significant interest to
those involved in either providing support services for those involved
in prostitution or those engaged in the policing of prostitution.

Speakers
. Vera Baird QC, MP, Solicitor General
. Professor Jalna Hanmer -Professor of Women's Studies, University of
Sunderland - Conference Chair
. Professor Liz Kelly -Director of CWASU, Roddick Chair in Violence
Against Women
. Julie Bindel -POPPY Project Consultant and Guardian Journalist
. Marianne Eriksson - Swedish MEP
. Ann Hamilton -General Manager, Policy & Development, Glasgow
Community & Safety Services
. Professor Roger Matthews -Professor of Criminology, London South
Bank University
. Hannah-Jo Besley - Community Safety Officer, Ipswich CDRP

Cost
* £95 per person, including lunch, tea & coffee
* N.B. A discounted rate of £65 is available for charities, NGO's and
other eligible parties - please telephone 020 7815 6934 to enquire
about this rate.

For information please contact the Enterprise Support Unit:
E: info.esu at lsbu.ac.uk
T: 020 7815 6944 / 34
W: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/enterprise

See attached for booking form
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