San Francisco decriminalize prostitution, Measure K (2008)
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The San Francisco measure to decriminalize prostitution, or Measure K, was on the November 4, 2008 ballot in San Francisco, California. The measure seeks to have police forces cease enforcing laws regarding prostitution.
Text of Measure
Shall the City: stop enforcing laws against prostitution; stop funding or supporting the First Offender Prostitution Program or any similar anti-prostitution program; enforce existing criminal laws that prohibit crimes such as battery, extortion and rape, regardless of the victim's status as a sex worker; and fully disclose the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against sex workers?[1]
Status
Defeated. [2]
References
- ↑ Changing the Enforcement of Laws Related to Prostitution and Sex Workers City of San Francisco from the League of Women Voters
- ↑ S.F. rejects prostitution, energy measures, San Francisco Chronicle, November 5, 2008
Additional Reading
- San Francisco Prostitutes, Mayor Clash on Vote to Stop Arrests, Bloomberg.com, November 3, 2008
- Local Propwatch SAN FRANCISCO: Measure K - (Sorta) Legalizes Prostitution, Johnny California, November 3, 2008
- Sex workers take a stand on Measure K, KGO 7, October 22, 2008
- Background Information about San Francisco's Ballot Measure K, Polaris Project Action Center
