Decriminalizing Sex Work Decreases Rape
Decriminalizing Sex Work Decreases Rape The Cato Institute has published a research brief confirming that decriminalizing or legalizing prostitution decreases rape. Prohibiting sex work, either through direct criminalization or end demand laws, significantly increases...
Sex Work Has Been Decriminalized in New Zealand for 20 years
Sex work has been decriminalized in New Zealand for 20 years, and things have been going really well there since then. Wow, can’t believe lived experience from SWers that supports the push for decriminalization has turned out to be true!
Supervisor Hillary Ronen Introduces Legislation To Legalize Sex Work
Supervisor Hillary Ronen has formally asked State Delegation to introduce a bill that would either decriminalize or legalize sex work.
Talks of a Red Light District in San Francisco
Red light district proposed in San Francisco, but decriminalization is the best solution. Advocates call for resources for vulnerable people.
The Economic Downturn on Sex Workers
Sex workers are feeling the financial pain of an economic downturn, and it’s affecting all areas of the industry. From high-end escorts to street-based sex workers, many are reporting a decrease in demand and earnings.
Super Bowl Trafficking Myths Debunked
Super Bowl trafficking myths have been debunked thanks to researchers at the University of Texas, Austin and the University of Minnesota.
Senate Bill 357 Decriminalizes Loitering for Sex Work
Senate Bill 357 decriminalizes loitering for sex work. Kaytlin Bailey, advocates for ending arrests to reduce exploitation and violence in the industry. Check out her op-ed appearing in 11 syndicated newspapers throughout CA.
Decriminalizing Sex Work in South Africa
South Africa is making strides in decriminalizing sex work, which is a huge win for sex worker rights and safety. The country’s parliament is set to review and potentially repeal legislation that criminalizes consensual adult sex work.
Sex Work is Decriminalized in Some Parts of Australia
Sex work is decriminalized in some parts of Australia, which has led to a decrease in trafficking statistics there, but there’s still room for improvement.
Jury Rejects Woman’s Claims
A jury rejects woman’s claims against four police officers in Virginia who protected an abusive prostitution trafficking ring. People love to lift up the trafficking narrative until it’s cops who are being accused of the trafficking.
Interview with HIPS DC Advocacy Manager, Tamika Spellman
Old Pro News writer and host, Lakeesha Harris, welcomes Tamika Spellman, the Advocacy Manager of the harm reduction organization HIPS DC.
Taxation Without Representation – with Tamika Spellman
Two online reporting programs, a new sex worker safety plan in Canada, Chippendales lobbying for a pandemic-era program, and special guest Tamika Spellman.
