BBC: "Nurses say reform prostitute law"

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

bbc: "nurses say reform prostitute law"

[/url]april 26, 2005 -- today the bbc news web site posted a fairly good piece by caroline ryan reporting that the "overwhelming majority" of nurses at a royal college of nurses (rcn) conference had supported a call to end criminal prosecution of prostitutes, arguing that this would greatly increase the vulnerable population's access to health care. this is a striking example of patient advocacy, especially in view of the 19th century association of nursing with prostitution and the profession's ongoing struggle against "naughty nurse" stereotyping. more...

[fergus51]

I really don't see the benefit of prostitution being a criminal offense. It doesn't stop the practice, it only further marginalizes the women doing it. Anyone from Vancouver should be able to see the dangers it involves.

[BeachNurse]

We have several HIV+ prostitutes that come to our clinic. My observation is that they punish themselves due to consequences of participating in the lifestyle. They don't need to go to jail.

[barefootlady, ADN, RN]

If the prostitute is going to be arrested, fined or jailed, then I think the "John" should face the same degree of punishment. Here, the men are arrested. While I have pity on the wives and families of these men, they are doing just as wrong as the "lady of the evening" and should be treated with no more respect. Boys will be boys just does not work anymore.

[boulergirl, CNA]

Instead of jailing prostitutes, throw their CUSTOMERS in jail. If it's a public figure, put their face on a billboard as well, for all to see.

[talaxandra]

Prostitution has been legal in a number of Australian states since the advent of HIV/AIDS, with fantastic results in reducing viral transmission...

[z's playa]

Instead of jailing prostitutes, throw their CUSTOMERS in jail. If it's a public figure, put their face on a billboard as well, for all to see.

Nice thought but it costs money :chuckle

Z

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

Instead of jailing prostitutes, throw their CUSTOMERS in jail. If it's a public figure, put their face on a billboard as well, for all to see.

Nah, too easy to put down the prostitute.

[SmilingBluEyes]

If the prostitute is going to be arrested, fined or jailed, then I think the "John" should face the same degree of punishment. Here, the men are arrested. While I have pity on the wives and families of these men, they are doing just as wrong as the "lady of the evening" and should be treated with no more respect. Boys will be boys just does not work anymore.

absolutely. excellent post.

[BeachNurse]

If the prostitute is going to be arrested, fined or jailed, then I think the "John" should face the same degree of punishment. Here, the men are arrested. While I have pity on the wives and families of these men, they are doing just as wrong as the "lady of the evening" and should be treated with no more respect. Boys will be boys just does not work anymore.

I completely agree!

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

"Boys will be boys" never worked for me.

steph

[live4today, RN]

If the prostitute is going to be arrested, fined or jailed, then I think the "John" should face the same degree of punishment. Here, the men are arrested. While I have pity on the wives and families of these men, they are doing just as wrong as the "lady of the evening" and should be treated with no more respect. Boys will be boys just does not work anymore.

My sentiments exactly! :yelclap: :cheers: