ADVENT: History
ADVENT and Prostitution
"Better something is brought under our direct oversight rather than letting it flourish where we aren't looking."
- Chief of Peacekeeper Operations Amalda Stein
Proposal 0498
Latest Revision: 1/17/2017
Designation: The Paramour Program (Sub-Division of the Peacekeepers)
Program Type: Oversight; Prostitution; Law Enforcement
Authors: Amalda Stein, Chief of Peacekeeper Operations; Keith Watkins, Chief Overseer of the Oversight Division; Elizabeth Falka, Director of ADVENT Intelligence; Intira Chamroon, Paramour Program Director; Jessica Kipping, Inspection and Testing Overseer
INITIAL PROPOSAL: The business of prostitution is one which has sometimes been referred to as the world's oldest profession, and this has since continued today throughout society. It is a practice which has gone through various stages of acceptance and rejection, with workers sometimes being tied to higher society, or an act done in the dark surreptitiously.
It is undeniable that while prostitution has been used as a proxy for human trafficking and slavery operations, an argument can be made that this is in some part due to the dubious legality or outright banning of the practice in various nations, which dissuades victims and informants from coming forward due to the possibility of facing arrest. What this program intends to achieve is bringing the sale of all sex under ADVENT oversight for the purposes of regulation, taxation, and worker and client safety.
It can also not be denied that a significant reason for the stigma around the practice is due to interpretations of morality, based on cultural and religious norms. With ADVENT recognition of the practice as legal, we are hopeful that this will break a stigma which has surrounded the trade since the beginnings of modern times.
STAGES OF INTEGRATION: Prior to the establishment of this program and oversight properly, there will be a process to locate all practicing locations in various nations, and bring them into compliance and registration gradually. In the event that human trafficking and slavery operations are discovered, those will be dealt with swiftly and effectively.
This operation will be conducted with the assistance of the Peacekeepers and ADVENT Intelligence.
STAGE I – LOCATION: Prior to commencement of operations, ADVENT will publish a public service announcement regarding the legalization of sex work and the requirement for practicing establishments and sex workers to register with ADVENT. It is expected that there will be a minority percentage of these parties who will comply (this will not apply to countries with legal prostitution where the majority are already registered).
To encourage additional compliance, these announcements should highlight the various advantages of the program, including worker protections, health coverage, and purging all criminal histories related to the practice with conditional reparations (defined as crimes being solely limited to the practice of prostitution or sale of sex).
For those who do not initially comply, ADVENT Intelligence and local Peacekeeper forces will work together to locate prostitution establishments and temporarily shut them down and begin the process of bringing them into compliance. All outright illegal activity is to be pursued and prosecuted. No other legal action is to be taken against the workers or owners of this establishment unless evidence is found indicating willful misconduct.
STAGE II – REGISTRATION: Upon the location of establishments and workers, registration of all personnel will be conducted, with background checks being performed for all who are involved. Additional interviews will be conducted with staff and ownership regarding current workplace conditions with further action being taken as needed. All workers will be medically tested and examined before being permitted to work.
Inspection regarding the current establishment will also be done, with any violations needing to be rectified before re-opening. Violations include, but are not necessarily limited to – health hazards including mold/mildew; insufficient medical facilities; infestations of rodents or insects; structural damage to the establishment; unsanitary conditions in places which come into contact with clients; false advertising or insufficient disclosure; illegal data gathering or observation.
Currently no registration of customers of the establishment will take place due to logistical concerns. The length of this stage will vary depending on the size of the establishment and any current issues facing it.
Please also note that while they have previously been considered separate entities, pornographic studios also fall under the umbrella of the Paramour Program and are expected to comply with applicable regulations and registration. This does not apply to individual amateur uploaders, though they may be subject of intermittent reviews.
STAGE III – RENOVATION: Once violations have been identified, ADVENT will provide one-time limited financial assistance for establishments which showcase acceptable conduct and management to address and fix violations. Medical treatment will, if necessary, be provided to workers regardless of ownership or establishment acceptability.
The length of this stage will vary depending on the number of violations, the types of violations, and other unpredictable factors. Proper registration equipment and tracking, as well as education on regulations for employers, workers, and clients, will also be provided during this time. When this stage is complete, the establishment will be permitted to open once again.
THE PARAMOUR PROGRAM: The Paramour Program will serve as the primary arm of the Peacekeepers to handle the oversight of sex work, and will be responsible for ensuring the safety and health of workers and clients, through providing oversight and accountability for practicing establishments through the maintenance of records, inspection of establishments, and medical testing.
ADMINISTRATION: This department will be responsible for promptly and clearly informing all practicing establishments of legal developments and upcoming inspections, as well as serve as a point of contact between the establishment and ADVENT. They will be responsible for the maintenance of all cloud-based databases containing records, video, and audio, while the establishment will retain access to local copies.
INSPECTION AND TESTING: What is considered the most essential department of the Paramour Program is Inspection and Testing, which is divided into two major parts. Inspection handles the visitation of establishments to examine the quality and sanitation of the establishment and report any violations. In addition to physical examination, they will also conduct several interviews with the ownership and staff of the establishment to determine any possible misconduct or issues.
Testing is responsible for ensuring that all employees are cleared of any medical issues or diseases before working, and pregnancy tests will be available as needed. These will be conducted every two to three weeks, with workers encouraged to watch for any signs of potential symptoms and infection. However, knowingly continuing work while sick is cause for arrest and prosecution. Testing teams are attached to local hospitals and medical facilities, and also attend on-site testing.
COLLECTION AND REGISTRATION: This department is responsible for managing all data collected from various establishments, as well as managing the registration process for clients interested in the services provided. They will collect information, and be responsible for conducting background and medical checks on clients and new workers through the establishments or dedicated online registration.
They are additionally responsible for ensuring that all data collected is confidential except for the purposes of legal requirements and proceedings. Both clients and workers have the ability to request what information ADVENT currently has on them for the purposes of verification or updating. They cannot request the removal of information unless it is proved false. Due to the sensitive nature of this data, only associated individuals will be able to request this information for their sole personal viewing. Acquiring the data of another individual will result in prosecution.
In addition, they will also conduct random visits to establishments to make copies of all data (text, audio, visual) currently on hand to verify compliance with data sharing regulations. They are permitted to review all material at their discretion and escalate potential inconsistencies with the Administration Department.
WORKER REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECTION: To ensure the safety and security of workers and establishments, there are multiple regulations which are expected to be followed to provide adequate legal defenses in the event of incidents. ADVENT expects these incidents to be handled quickly, accurately, and effectively, and these requirements are put in place to achieve this, as well as provide adequate legal, medical, and physical protection for workers in this profession.
ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS: All establishments are expected to maintain a working closed circuit recording network throughout the premises and all public areas and hallways, as well as continuous connection to ADVENT cloud servers. While there will be no cameras in private rooms, they will contain audio recording devices which are expected to be routinely checked daily to ensure no tampering. This fact must be disclosed to potential clients and that anything recorded can be legally used against them.
All establishments are also expected to be in good physical condition, and be free of any insect or rodent infestations, bacteria or growths such as mold, and provide access to medical and rape kits as necessary. Working shower areas are also required which should be accessible to both employees and clients. All employees must be insured, either through the establishment or through ADVENT.
OFF-SITE OR INDEPENDENT REGULATIONS: While many of the same regulations will apply to workers of establishments who conduct off-site visitations, or private individuals who advertise their own personal services and receive payment, it is recognized as a more hazardous practice and some regulations have been modified to take this into account.
Individuals will be required to take their own audio recording devices to utilize and later turn over to their management for storage and upload to the ADVENT cloud. For independent workers, data will need to be provided directly to Collection and Registration on a weekly basis. Please note that failure to adequately provide data will result in prosecution.
All clients, as well as independent and private workers, will still need to complete background and health checks. However, if it is taking place on a residence with more than one individual, all other adult residents will also have to clear background checks. Visitations cannot take place in any locations where there are minors present.
Private or independent workers must also conduct medical check-ups every two to three weeks, and be under some form of insurance, either through a private company or with ADVENT Health and Medical Services.
Payment must be recorded accurately, including any bonuses, which will either be managed by a working establishment, or for private workers, providing records of payment to Collection and Registration bi-weekly. These must match submitted audio records. Data including names, locations, and other pertinent information on clients must also be gathered and turned into Collection and Registration. The obligation is on the establishments and private workers to ensure they are in compliance with these regulations. Failure or fraud will result in investigation and prosecution.
Please note that these regulations only apply to individuals who receive money for sexual services.
CONDUCT REGULATIONS: While ADVENT will not be overseeing the relationships which may or may not develop between workers and clients, there is workplace conduct which ADVENT expects to be followed. All staff and clients are expected to behave professionally and courteously to each other, with no non-consensual violence except in cases of self-defense.
The services of employees and workers cannot ever be exploited for personal gain, through coercion, blackmail, intimidation, or other means of exploitation. This also applies to any clients, who may not use their own position or influence to pressure or coerce workers or establishments into actions which were not previously agreed upon or for their own personal gain.
Consent, including the signature of all participants, must be required before any service, and can be similarly withdrawn at any point. If withdrawal entitles individuals to refunds, these will be at the discretion of the establishment or individual in question. Sexual actions which pose a significant risk to health, or are physically damaging (defined as breaking the skin and internal organs or bones) are not permitted to be practiced. Sexual activities which contain significant psychological aspects cannot be practiced on clients with mental health conditions, nor can they continue to be practiced beyond the workplace or location of interaction.
All legal sexual actions and practices will be defined and ranked based on risk, of which establishments and private individuals are required to inform clients of. Higher-risk activities may require certain training for clients to conduct safely, which will be a free one-time event provided by trained employees to reduce the risk of physical or mental damage. Individuals may submit new activities to Paramour Program Administration for review. These guidelines will additionally be made public for the general population to utilize as they see fit.
Please note that this is not rendering sexual actions which break these guidelines illegal, only that they will not be permitted in establishments overseen by ADVENT.
WORKER PROTECTIONS: There will be several protections for workers beyond client requirements, including giving workers the opportunity to provide to the establishment in question detailed information about what they are and are not comfortable performing, which will prevent incidents with unwilling workers and clients. These preferences must be reasonably accommodated by the establishment, which will utilize this information to suit client needs within reason, and cannot place workers in situations that are not covered without their consent.
All workers will be required to be on birth control except in special circumstances (to be defined below) to prevent pregnancy complications. In the event of birth control failure, the mother has the legal authority to initiate an abortion at her discretion within the legal limits without informing the father, or keep the child either to raise as their own or turn over to ADVENT Child Adoption Services.
In the event of a worker electing to keep the child or children, paternity tests will be conducted on the children and the father will be informed and placed into contact with the worker. The father does not need to provide any kind of financial support, but is permitted to provide such if he desires, and agreements will be permitted between the worker and father concerning the raising of the child or even turning all parental rights over to him provided there is mutual agreement.
Psychological services are also required to be provided at will, either through the employer or on their own to assist in any potential psychological issues that arise either due to work or adjustment. Workers should be cleared by a psychological professional once every two months, and the psychological professionals can recommend suspension to the employer if there is steady mental deterioration.
Due to their work, they will be provided opportunities to receive self-defense training and permitted to acquire weapons permits at an elevated rate if they so choose, so long as they pass relevant competence tests. In the event of illness or disease related to work, establishments are required to continue with regular pay while the worker is under suspension until they are cleared by a medical professional.
Beyond current employment, if the worker wishes to leave their position, they fall under the same umbrella concerning ADVENT regulations for internal hiring, where ADVENT cannot discriminate retired workers based on their prior employment.
WORKER REQUIREMENTS: Workers are first required to pass a background check and have limited to no criminal background (previous charges of prostitution would be purged and have no effect on a background check) to be able to begin work. Those with backgrounds in violent, sexual crime or anything related to sexual acts towards under-aged persons are barred from working in sanctioned establishments. All workers are required to maintain a high level of hygiene to reduce health risks.
In addition, all workers are required to undergo testing for sexual and general diseases every two to three weeks, as well as cooperate with any inspection teams and overseers who ask questions. Failure to submit to testing or knowingly working while ill is grounds for immediate arrest and prosecution. Pregnant workers are permitted to work up until the end of the first trimester, and beyond that they will be placed on maternity leave and not permitted to work.
SURROGATE AND LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP REGULATIONS: Establishments will also be permitted to provide surrogation services for clients who wish to conceive a child for themselves in a less artificial manner. Prior to the process beginning, the exact details of the agreement, including parental rights, visitation, conduct, and other legal details will be completed and consented to by all parties.
It should be emphasized that this is not something that can be forced upon workers, and all participation must be entirely voluntary. In the event that workers express interest, they will be required to provide a full medical history including DNA testing, as well as personal lifestyle vetting if they intend to spend any time with conceived children. Please note that these same requirements apply to all clients.
If the worker is functioning as a surrogate, the client will be required to pay an additional fund to the establishment once pregnancy reaches threshold where they cannot safely work, in addition to any other unexpected expenses which may arise. This stipulation does not apply to surrogate fathers and the burden of any additional expenses or developments is expected to be handled by the client as well as any supporting family.
Please note that once the initial agreement has been signed, it cannot be renegotiated without the consent of all parties. Clients and workers are advised to seek counsel before making a decision and be provided with information concerning what they are about to undertake so the full risks and benefits are understood.
Concerning long-term relationships between clients and workers, this is permitted so long as all details of the relationship are fully understood upon and agreed to by all parties, including frequency, living, payment, sexual interactions and activities, and exclusivity. Similar to surrogation, all parties are advised to consider carefully before entering into this type of contract, although this can be terminated early if any party violates the requirements of the contract. Any addendums to the contract, which may evolve as time progresses, should be added with the consent of all parties.
Please note that this does not apply to workers who engage in non-payed romantic relationships with their clients, as this falls beyond the purview of the Paramour Program.
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS: To utilize the services of any establishment under the Paramour Program, individuals are required to first pass a background check and must not have any violent or sexual crime history to be able to participate in any services. After this is completed, they will have to register with the establishment in question to be able to utilize services. Anonymity is not legal, and all clients must utilize their legal names and provide identification if prompted, with the understanding that all information shared is entirely confidential. Fraud will result in legal action. Undue violence or aggression on business grounds will result in immediate removal from the premises and potential arrest and prosecution.
Clients are required to also be screened by a medical professional for any illnesses and medical conditions prior to service utilization which may affect what services they can partake in, and must provide information to the establishment, which is applicable for one month. Utilization of services while knowingly ill can result in legal action. Once these are completed and validated, the client will be allowed to input their own preferences, and this data will be utilized to provide them with applicable workers. Failure to provide detailed information could result in unsatisfactory situations.
Female clients who hire male workers are required to utilize some kind of birth control with the exception of special circumstances (see above: SURROGATE AND LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP REGULATIONS). This can be acquired by the client or provided by the establishment. However, it must be utilized on-site and medically verified. In the event of birth control failure the pregnancy is expected to be handled by the mother, and the father has no inherent legal responsibility to any unexpected or unplanned child conceived as a result of intercourse.
Interaction between the worker and client will be left to the discretion of the individuals as far as the sharing of personal information is concerned, though with the understanding that all information is being preserved during the interaction, and is protected through confidentiality clauses. Clients are also permitted to bring their own devices, though they must be within ADVENT sanitary guidelines and confirmed by an on-site worker.
In the event of clients violating consent of workers or attempting actions which were not agreed upon previously, workers are permitted to defend themselves if they feel threatened, and the severity of the violations could result in arrest and prison time. Establishments and workers have the ability to report individuals and restrict them from the solicitation or utilization of all sexual services, with applicable evidence provided.
AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS: The Paramour Program of the Peacekeepers has the authority to make arrests of clients and personnel of establishments, as well as the authority to temporarily or permanently shutter them. They also have full authority to collect all information, data, and recordings in possession of workers or clients. Finally, they maintain the ability to conduct any interviews will all individuals currently within the premises of an establishment, as well as request additional forces from local Peacekeeping forces or the Oversight Division.
NON-SANCTIONED PROSTITUTION: It should be noted that while prostitution is legalized under ADVENT oversight, the management or participation in non-sanctioned prostitution establishments remains illegal, and any individuals who are involved with the management or participation of the establishment will be arrested and prosecuted for fraud and posing a public health risk to ADVENT citizens, as well as future blacklisting from similar work until this injunction has been lifted.
Citizens who are knowingly or unknowingly utilizing these services will not be arrested, but screened for any potential medical complications and be subjected to a background check (if they have not been cleared already). At this conclusion they will be informed of the regulations and rules surrounding the profession, and to avoid unsanctioned establishments in the future or report them for investigation.
Repeated violations at different establishments will lead to arrest and prosecution.
CONCLUSION: ADVENT has a unique opportunity to legalize and utilize this particular profession, which has had varying degrees of acceptance throughout history. Regardless of opinions on the nature of the work itself, to pretend it does not exist and to do nothing or maintain the status quo is simply irresponsible. ADVENT has a responsibility to maintain the safety and health of all citizens, and these regulations are merely another way this directive is achieved.
"It's…weird. I didn't really think anyone, especially ADVENT, would take us into account. Wouldn't honestly blame them, what with the war going on. None of us really wanted government intervention to begin with since most of the time it never really ends well in this line of work. With some of the stuff ADVENT has done, we were wondering if we'd get raided and arrested."
"Have you seen Stein? She's a bitch. If she considered what we were doing illegal, I don't really think it's outlandish to worry for our lives."
"Yeah, beside the point now. Point being that we were in some kind of…limbo for a while. Business was definitely still good; not surprising since wars do that, especially the ones near the battlefronts. Still, we were making plans when it inevitably went down. ADVENT changed a lot of things; when education became free a bunch of girls left since they didn't need to do this to pay. Quite a few of them enlisted."
"Well, we all do our part, I guess. I prefer not risking my life, not even for Humanity. Anyway, word gets out that ADVENT decided to legalize sex work, and put out a list of requirements. I assume they talked to some people who actually work in the business, because it hit at least some of the things on our wishlist. Obviously, we're all split on if this was real or a trap by ADVENT."
"What? No, it obviously wasn't a trap. ADVENT doesn't do that kind of thing. When have they ever been subtle about anything like this? Someone they want gone? They're gone, end of story. Why would they need to pull off some convoluted trap for a bunch of prostitutes? Regardless, the idiot manager wasn't having any of it. Took matters into my own hands."
"No, not really. It would have been a little nice if they'd given me a heads-up, but they didn't and we all had to deal with it. Certainly kills the mood when a dozen Peacekeepers enter the building; everyone was freaking out. To their credit they were mostly nice, although chewed out the manager for refusing to comply with the regulations. That was fun."
"They shut the place down for a while. 'Renovations and education' they said, which they meant literally. Seriously, ADVENT didn't do any half-measures here. In their typical fashion, they are doing everything with conditions. Some are good, mind you; very good. Client screening is a godsend provided they don't fuck it up; having everything medical being taken care of is also nice. Also, that I'm officially recognized as doing something legally."
"I mean, I already said it wasn't perfect. ADVENT has a very specific idea of what is and is not acceptable and they strike me as almost paranoid, which would be funny if they didn't control the world right now. I guess to clarify, I'm not comfortable with how much they are gathering from me, the clients, and the place I work."
"They want audio recorders in all rooms, and if I go somewhere, I have to take one with me. Legally, I get that. Evidence in case something happens. At the same time, you better hope your client is going to be cool with someone potentially listening to him having a good time. This is…well, supposed to be a mostly private thing, and it's ironically turned into something not very private at all. You want our services? ADVENT is going to know exactly what you're doing. It's a deal breaker for some people, and I can't blame them."
"Yes and no. From what I've seen, there really isn't much of an 'underground' anything around ADVENT. Now that they've defined what is 'acceptable', they have license to terminate everything else with extreme prejudice. There's going to be more private establishments that pop up; all the lowlifes and thugs that frequent them aren't going to pass muster under ADVENT, so they are going to have to find another outlet. Someone will at least try."
"Key word being 'try'. I think it will eventually fail because ADVENT's doing something I don't think anyone else is talking about. No one is going to want to work for an illegal sex ring, not when they can find a legal one pretty easily. Which means that these illegal establishments are going to need to get really competitive, or they're going to find themselves lacking workers. Basically, ADVENT is shifting the entire business to a…higher class, for lack of a better word. Something not associated with perverts and criminals."
"I don't know if that was actually their goal, but that is one of the most obvious effects I can see. It might become more socially acceptable, but we're a long ways off from that happening. I'm not sure how it will go, and I have my suspicions as to why they did this at all, but I'm not sure I should complain."
"Oh, you really want to hear it? For the soldiers, obviously. Given that they could die any day now, the appeal of some fun before then is understandable. I would also put money on Stein wanting to find an excuse to arrest some more criminals, not to mention ADVENT taxing the hell out of all our services now. It's honestly rather outlandish, but I guess that's a price to pay."
"I'm going to continue working; I'm not a patriot and this is, believe it or not, something I enjoy doing. I think the best thing about this is that ADVENT gave all of us a choice. A lot come into this business because they don't have a choice, which isn't how it should be. I'm hopeful that won't have to be the case in the future."
- Interview between Ally Gonzales and Jessica Wong
In a largely understated, but notable development, the Congress of Nations passed legislation legalizing prostitution with the backing of the Peacekeepers and Executive Branch. This act is also notable for being one of the pieces of legislature to garner nearly unanimous support from human rights groups, which have clashed heavily with ADVENT since their foundation.
In particular, ADVENT was praised for its strict regulations on establishments, worker protections, and the overall goal of raising the business beyond a purely criminal institution. "The regulations we have put into place will ensure the health and safety of all participants," Chief of Peacekeeper Operations Amalda Stein said in a statement to the press. "The Peacekeepers will be working with institutions which fully comply with the laws passed by the Congress, and look forward to ferreting out the criminal aspects of this enterprise."
This decision has been met with largely skepticism or indifference from the general population, many of whom were not even aware such reforms were under consideration due to the non-existent campaign put out for it. This had led to speculation on if ADVENT was keeping quiet because of potential backlash from religious organizations and other critics, or because they did not consider it a major decision.
While the broader goals of the legalization have been praised, others have pointed to the regulations as being increasingly invasive, and a prioritization by ADVENT to exploit the profession, due to the high tax rate of ten percent, in addition to local and global taxes. This has resulted in complaints surrounding the exclusion of poorer citizens who would not be able to afford any potential services.
Chief Stein was unsympathetic during the press conference on the topic. "That isn't our problem," she said in response to potential cost. "Our responsibility is to make the service safe to practice for clients and workers. We do not condemn or condone the practice, and if the cost of ADVENT maintaining a high standard results in some not being able to experience it, then that is a price we will have to pay."
What has drawn more criticism beyond the high taxation is the invasive requirements ADVENT has demanded of prostitution establishments. "If you actually read the legislation, this is data that can be exploited easily, and is incredibly sensitive and personal," privacy advocate Julian Cassorn said to us. "It's technically not an invasion of privacy since all this data must be provided to ADVENT willingly, but there aren't going to be many who are comfortable with ADVENT knowing about their sexual tastes."
"It could honestly kill business," one owner said. "Discretion is a pillar of this business, and ADVENT has taken full control over that. We don't have a choice; they want something, we have to comply or we go to prison. While it's admirable that ADVENT is taking the stance of legalization, the way they are going about enforcing it is far too extreme."
"The whole morality aspect isn't gone," was a sentiment from some workers. "ADVENT clearly doesn't see this as a 'good' business, even if they aren't outright banning it. You don't have to pass background checks to be a bartender or to have a drink, or to drive a car for that matter. But if you want to hire us? You better not have anything bad in your background and turn over a lot of personal information to ADVENT. It sounds childish, but it's not fair to us or them."
Intira Chamroon, one of the primary architects of the legislation and overseer of the department, which polices this business, address several of these concerns in an interview. "Like it or not, this is a business that can pose a serious public health and criminal risk," she said. "While some enter it willingly, many do not. Previously, it would be considered a dangerous profession due to the unreliability of clients, and the inherent illegality was far too attractive to criminals we are working to purge. Raising standards and instituting requirements is necessary for the good of the workers, clients, and the public at large."
Several experts have expressed both concern and curiosity on the possibility of illegal prostitution continuing to exist despite legalization. "The privacy parts are a big hurdle I'm not sure a lot of people will be able to get past," Michiane Walker, a lawyer specializing in criminal defense said. "People wouldn't give that kind of information to their friends, let alone a government. I see a good chance that this is one-time regulation doesn't solve the problem, but makes it worse."
Chief Stein is notably unconcerned with this possibility. "The law is clear," she stated to a question on arising underground establishments. "We've attempted to do everything we can to bring establishments into compliance. That time is ending. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse any longer. When we find those who continue to flout the law despite legal avenues, they will be arrested, prosecuted, and punished. Any potential underground that will develop will be completely and utterly crushed. I would expect ADVENT citizens to follow the law as it is written, but if they will not, I suspect fear will accomplish the same."
Already the Peacekeepers have been responsible for shutting down several unregistered and illegal sexual establishments, and true to her promise, all complicit workers and owners have been arrested and are currently facing sentencing. It remains to be seen how this legalization will affect the practice, as well as ADVENT as a whole, but most people are in agreement that this was a necessary step to take.
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