From The Implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, Part IV – An Interim Review:

Public awareness, education and research

From Report:
Attitudinal surveys to assess public support for the legal and policy approach to prostitution and surveys on the number and percentage of the population who have purchased sex should be conducted periodically to assess any changes in same over time.

Educational modules should be developed and delivered in schools, firstly as a preventative measure in relation to the recruitment of girls into the commercial sex trade and secondly to deter young men from becoming buyers of sex. These programmes need to be regularly evaluated to assess their impact on attitudinal and behavioural change and should be a part of a wider sexual education programme that promotes healthy relationships and gender equality. To be completed

• The High Level Working Group – page 4.
• The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 – page 4.
• The Context – the Commercial Sex Trade in Ireland – page 5.
• Key findings of the research – page 6.
1. Profile of women exploited in the Irish sex trade – page 7.
2. Demand – page 8.
• The International Context – page 6.
• Related areas of Implementation and Recommendations – page 6.
1. Protection, legal advocacy and exit supports – page 8.
   Recommendations – page 9.
2. Legislation and Enforcement 10.
   Recommendations – page 11.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation – page 12.
   Recommendations – page 13.
4. A National Rapporteur – page 14.
5. Public awareness, education and research – page 15.
   Recommendations – page 16.