NCJ Number
152645
Journal
San Diego Justice Journal Volume: 2 Issue: 2 Dated: (Summer 1994) Pages: 491-506
Date Published
1994
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This article argues that, in its efforts to reduce the incidence of AIDS in the State, California should legalize prostitution.
Abstract
Increasing public concern over AIDS has led the State legislature to pass more restrictive laws vis-a-vis prostitution, in the hope that they will reduce the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, reduce ancillary crime associated with prostitution, reduce the offensive public display of sexuality, reduce the exploitation of prostitutes, and discourage an activity generally considered to be immoral. However, the authors note that Nevada, which features a legal, but regulated, system of prostitution, has reduced the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in the State. After comparing the laws of Nevada and California regarding the knowing exposure to others to HIV and civil liability for venereal infection, the authors conclude that California should consider adopting a system similar to that of Nevada. 79 notes