Leaving Prostitution: Getting Out and Staying Out of Sex Work

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Leaving Prostitution This page intentionally left blank Leaving Prostitution Getting Out and Staying Out of Sex Work Sharon S. Oselin a NEW YORK UNI V E R SIT Y PRE S S New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2014 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Oselin, Sharon S. Leaving prostitution : getting out and staying out of sex work / Sharon S. Oselin. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8147-8588-1 (cloth : alk. paper) ISBN 978-0-8147-7037-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Prostitution--United States. 2. Prostitutes--Rehabilitation--United States. 3. Prostitutes-Services for--United States. I. Title. HQ144.O84 2014 363.4’40973--dc23 2013045556 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America c 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 p 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Also available as an ebook For Matthew, and my parents This page intentionally left blank ...