Question reference: S6W-26280
- Date lodged: 19 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 16 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to complete the roll-out of prostitution "exit hubs", and how long the pilot project will last.
Answer
The development of a new support pathway for those with experience of prostitution is a key component of “Scotland’s strategic approach to challenging and deterring men’s demand for prostitution and supporting the recovery and sustainable exit of those involved in prostitution”, published on 6 February 2024.
As part of this a hub will be established to strengthen the links between mainstream and specialist support services, in order to improve access to support for those affected, from crisis support through to support to sustainably exit from prostitution.
A pilot of the hub will begin in summer and subject to evaluation a phased national roll out will follow.