Assessing program fidelity to critically reflect on the suitability of Critical Time Intervention to facilitate exiting sex work.

Limited research exists that speaks to the appropriateness of the Critical Time Intervention [CTI] model for women who attempt to exit sex work. We found that many components of the CTI model [e.g., time limited nature] were not appropriate for providing care to women who engage with sex work due to their complex and intersecting needs/realities. Considering population specificities is key to providing effective health and social care to these groups. These findings contribute to existing gaps in the implementation science literature and program development which aims to assist women exit sex work and other similarly marginalized groups.