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Major Lanarkshire agencies unite to declare prostitution as violence against woman

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Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionOrganisations across Lanarkshire have agreed that prostitution is firmly rooted in gender-based violence.Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive, said: “We have joined a number of other organisations to reject the criminalisation of those involved in the selling of sex.“Gender-based violence is recognised as a public health priority and NHS Lanarkshire ensures our staff are aware of the physical and mental health and wellbeing harms that can arise through commercial sexual exploitation.“We continue to do everything we can to support women and others who are being exploited, offering support and means to exit.

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