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The Victimization Of Juvenile Prostitutes In Ethiopia, Kevin Lalor
The Victimization Of Juvenile Prostitutes In Ethiopia, Kevin Lalor
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This paper quantifies the victimisation experienced by 30 juvenile prostitutes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Seventy three per cent had been raped at least once and ninety three per cent had been beaten in the course of their work. Only 50% used contraception, resulting in a pregnancy rate of 37%. Findings indicate that prostitution is a highly victimogenic lifestyle, fostered by conditions of extreme deprivation. Policy and practice implications are discussed.