Ruhama. (2015) Ruhama annual report 2014. Dublin: Ruhama.
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Ruhama is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and a registered charity founded in 1989, which works on a nationwide basis with women affected by prostitution. Ruhama offers support and assistance to women:
- who are currently active in prostitution
- who have a history of prostitution
- victims of sex trafficking.
The issues women in on-street prostitution present with vary, but some reoccurring issues experienced by many
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Debt
- Homelessness/risk of homelessness
- Financially supporting a partner or children through prostitution
- Poor mental and physical health.
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime and violence > Substance related violence
MM-MO Crime and law > Public order offence / social code crime > Prostitution / sex-work
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime and violence > Crime against persons (assault / abuse / intimidation)
T Demographic characteristics > Woman (women / female)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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