ABSTRACT
A great deal has been written on how people become involved in prostitution. There are a large number of biographical and life history accounts that document in some detail the experiences of different women and girls (McConnell 2006; Roberts 2006). There is also a range of academic literature that has attempted to analyse processes and identify recurring themes. In fact, we now know a great deal about how predominantly young women become involved in prostitution in the UK and other countries, and much of the available research is mutually confirming (Hoigard and Finstad 1992; Melrose, Barrett and Brodie 1999; O’Neill 1997; Potter et al. 1999; Rickard 2001; Sharpe 1998; Weber et al. 2004).
