The Canton of Zurich is stepping up support for those wishing to leave prostitution
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Anyone in canton Zurich who wants to leave the sex trade will be able to get more support; agreements have been announced to boost the work of three organisations running exit programmes.
The Heartwings, Solidara Zürich-Isla Victoria and Salvation Army-linked Rahab Zürich associations have each been granted a three-year service agreement. Under the agreements, the organisations undertake to support people wishing to leave the sex industry.
According to a press release on Friday, the cantonal department of security in Zurich will give CHF80,000 ($95,000) per organisation per year towards the costs of these services. The canton also gives support to the Anora organisation in Winterthur, which operates mainly with volunteers. Since 2023, the Social Welfare Office has been providing this support to organisations in the form of an annual grant.
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Translated from German, reviewed by an English Department journalist.
