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Sex workers need legal protection
Peak Web March 12, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of sex trafficking and sexual violence. Sex workers should be treated professionally, and are worthy of respect. Canadian legislation is very behind in properly recognizing sex workers. The criminalization of sex work endangers workers’ safety and rights. In Canada, sex workers are still not protected if they experience harassment, or need to seek legal assistance. Without legislation that protects sex workers, their jobs will continue to be stigmatized both socially and systematically. Historically, sex work has been seen as a shameful occupation and is still frowned upon by many individuals today. The…
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SFU professor finds drug criminalization hinders HIV/AIDS efforts
Peak Web June 6, 2017An unprecedented study by an SFU professor indicates that drug criminalization is a major driver in the HIV/AIDS epidemic and presents a barrier to eradicating the disease. Kora DeBeck, an assistant professor in the SFU School of Public Policy and…
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