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That comment surprised me too. I expect that this is an issue of perspective. It seems this is more an issue of context or semantics, if you are in a stripclub you are paying "sex workers" for their service, which is based on the explotation(by choice/situation/force) of their body for money. I see how you could make that arguement coming from that perspective.

If in fact more than just lap dances and pole dancing is going on, why aren't raids/stings being done? Why is there no regulation?

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I became aware of this problems pervasiveness over two years ago as I began volunteering for a organization that focused on it. I truly believe this is an issue that needs to be dealt with, however have a hard time knowing how to go about it most effectively. My impression is that organizations wanting to advocate for this issue or that focus on it are a dime a dozen. This is a good thing because it raises awareness but also very frustrating because it is hard to know where to best place your energy.

Amongst organizations that focus on this issue, why isn't there any coordination? What is being done to create some sort of a central point from which to fight this issue? What can be done to insure that there is a place to go? We have no shelter, no rehabilitation. If these girls have no where to go or no way to rehabilitate and learn new life skills how do we every expect to break this cycle?

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