Many young women leaving probation homes turn to sex work, Report says

 Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs Namal Sudarshana said it is difficult to confirm how many young women take up sex work, but admitted that those leaving detention often have no guardians or support.   

He said the government is considering a proposal to allow these young women to stay in probation centres until age 20 or 21, instead of releasing them at 18. The Ministry also plans to offer training in cake making, beauty culture, and provide NVQ certificates to help them find proper employment.