General Material
- Argues that perceptions and reporting of prostitution and the sex industry reflect misinformation, stereotypes, and misrepresentation
- Goal of this guide is to raise awareness among journalists to be more sensitive to how people and issues are portrayed when it comes to prostitution and trafficking for sex
- Asserts that the so-called distinction between who is a 'sex slave' and 'prostitute' is complex and complicated
- Views 'all forms of commercial sex as abuse and exploitation.' (5)
- Includes articles written about prostitution and sex trafficking for analysis
- Makes recommendations and offers considerations for journalists to follow when investigating and reporting on these issues
- Includes two case studies at the end as a practical exercise to apply points from the guide and then to 'compose' a sensitive and more critical story
