Posts Tagged ‘new zealand’
Posted on May 25, 2008 - by Frank
Streetreach New Zealand - Video
Posted on May 23, 2008 - by Frank
NZ Prostitution Law Review Committee: Report
In June 2003, by the slimmest majority possible, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Prostitution Law Reform Act. This Act decriminalised prostitution in New Zealand and put in place provisions intended to protect the health and safety of those involved in the prostitution industry. The intent of the Act was not to make a definitive statement about the morality of prostitution, but only to legally protect those involved. The desire to protect those subject to the industry is a worthy one.
On May 14 2008 the Prostitution Law Review Committee presented its report on the impact of the law to the Associate Minister of Justice.
Posted on May 20, 2008 - by Frank
From Debbie Baker - Streetreach
Streetreach is a confidential support service in New Zealand for those involved in Prostitution. Our aim is to address the route issue of why people get involved in prostitution.
Streetreach has always been committed to building relationships and addressing the needs of those involved in prostitution. Streetreach is a Christian based confidential support service for those involved in the sex industry
Since its beginning the one thing we have come to understand is that no matter how much a person has been through, we all have a need to be loved, respected, and valued. Streetreach wants to address what has happened in a womens life that makes them turn to prostitution. We believe that women should not be brought and sold as a sexual commodity.
We in Streetreach believe that its time to bring transition, to address the route problem of prostitution and to see lasting change in peoples lives.
Streetreach believes that prostitution is harmful, it robs those involved of their self worth and value. Constantly we see women on the streets who feel abused used and beaten; feeling like this is the only option for them.
Often when we talk to girls we find that they feel trapped and that the sex industry is all they can do. When delving deeper into the girl’s lives, quite often we will find that they have been a victim of abuse of some sort.
In the future we would like a drop in centre where the girls can come and get training and support out of the industry.
Here is a story from one of our girls:
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