https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0003773 homoit0003773 Criminalization of sex work Sex work criminalization Criminalization of prostitution Prostitution criminalization 2024-10-30 xsd:date 2024-10-30 xsd:date https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0000314 Criminalization https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0003772 Sex work legislation https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0003774 Decriminalization of sex work https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0003775 Legalization of sex work https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0003776 Nordic model (Sex work) https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0003777 Sex work abolition The process by which the practice and solicitation of sex work is made criminal, typically by introducing laws, regulations, and criminal penalties. Efforts to criminalize sex work often target street sex work and other forms of "direct," visible sex work.