Prostitution Policies in Croatia: A Critical Frame Analysis

The paper analyzes how social and political actors in Croatia understand prostitution by studying legal policy documents related to the phenomenon. It also whether gender perspective is included existing or proposed policies. By using critical frame analysis, identifies 5 dominant frames: public peace order frame, protection of sexual freedoms health gender-based violence sex work frame. fact that rarely discussed, only a limited number deal with issue, suggests still understood as taboo. lack discussion on produced Government, continuation inherited criminalization model elites support Only NGOs Ombudswoman for Gender Equality Republic elaborate issue advocate change framework. However, working harm reduction include voice persons involved prostitution.