Some Real Sex & Labor Traffic Stats
Penn Live on Sexual Slavery in Pennsylvania
Modern slavery: What is human trafficking and who are its victims? Dauphin county was among the first to start a task force. "It's been here all along," Marsico said. "We just weren't focusing on it." ACT 105 combats sexual servitude in the commonwealth Christine Vendel cvendel@pennlive.com
Savage Love Letter of the Day
Most potential clients I hear from—men and women—don't want to employ a sex worker who has been coerced into doing sex work either by another person or by their personal circumstances. But whatever brought someone to sex work, all sex workers should be treated with compassion—and contra this letter writer, not all sex workers will welcome suggestions on how they can improve their lives.
NH Action Alert issued by US PROStitutes Collective
Global Women’s Strike testified in support of a bill to decriminalize prostitution in New Hampshire. A Sub Committee of the NH Legislature agreed to study the issue and are meeting on September 5. Please see Action Alert from the US PROStitutes Collective and write or call sub-committee members in support of decriminalization!
Consensus Statement on HIV “Treatment as Prevention” in Criminal Law Reform
The Consensus Statement on "HIV Treatment As Prevention" In Criminal Law Reform
Poetry Written by Jacob Ibrag ‘And what if I fall?’
‘And what if I fall?’ Then it will hurt for a while. ‘Then why even try?’ To hurt, for a while. To feel. To learn how to walk without the fear of tripping. To trip. To be present. To live. To truly exist.
NH ACTION ALERT: Study Of Sex Work Decriminalization Models
YOU CAN HELP STOP THE VIOLENCE BY SUPPORTING SEX WORKER FRIENDLY SERVICES. First meeting of Subcommittee is September 5: We are in touch with Elizabeth Edwards, one of the sponsors of HB 287. The first meeting of this Subcommittee is September 5. The committee hearing is open to anyone to attend. Campaigners for decriminalization including Bella Robinson of COYOTE/Rhode Island will be attending. Melanie Dante, a Pennsylvania advocate for sex workers and survivors, and Eris Vayle, both known well for the Philadelphia December 17th effort to de-escalate gender based violence, will also attend. CRIMINALIZATION & STIGMA CONTRIBUTE TO FACTORS KILLING SEX WORKERS
BY POPULAR DEMAND: Crossroads Fundraiser Rummage Sale
Saturday August 5, 10am-5pm Rummage Sale to benefit the new Crossroads Women's Center 5011 Wayne Ave., Phila 19144 (between Manheim and Seymour in Germantown) philly@allwomencount.net
Supporting New Services and Awareness Campaigns in Central Pa
Bloggers Note: For those who experienced domestic violence and lived the trade, we already know there are good and bad people out there. This blog wants to be able to endorse the YWCA efforts as they step up to engage in maintaining their mission as being part of the solution to better the lives of … Continue reading Supporting New Services and Awareness Campaigns in Central Pa
Scotland Sex Worker Op/Edi Sentiment
The Scottish Government is pouring money into projects which push vulnerable people into the criminal justice system via the police. [A Scottish rescue organization] responded by saying it would be 'out of their hands' if the police were to arrest women involved in prostitution, who did not comply [with forced rescue]. Not exactly the holistic person-centred approach that we had been hoping for that all women should be entitled to. Far from it. I asked if they would contact the police if someone did not agree to the diversion programme, to which she said yes. "How scary is that?" Original article: https://www.commonspace.scot/articles/11391/laura-lee-open-letter-ash-regan-denham-msp-sex-workers-rights#
