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DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK

Decriminalize Sex Work (DSW) works to improve policies related to all forms of sex work and to end the prohibition of consensual adult prostitution in the United States. Evidence shows that decriminalizing sex work will help end human trafficking, improve public health, and promote community safety.

Our mission is to end the prohibition of consensual adult prostitution, and to improve policies relating to all forms of sex work.

Decriminalizing Sex Work News

Sex work gave her agency. The pandemic had other plans. | Michigan Radio

Sex work gave her agency. The pandemic had other plans. | Michigan Radio

January 26, 2022

‘Should Police Arrest Sex Workers for Standing Around?‘ No, of Course Not. | Reason

‘Should Police Arrest Sex Workers for Standing Around?‘ No, of Course Not. | Reason

January 4, 2022

2021 Was an Exceptional Year for the Sex Workers’ Rights Movement | Yahoo Finance

2021 Was an Exceptional Year for the Sex Workers’ Rights Movement | Yahoo Finance

December 30, 2021

Sex Work Decriminalization Advances Toward Oregon Ballot | Willamette Week

Sex Work Decriminalization Advances Toward Oregon Ballot | Willamette Week

December 20, 2021

India’s Sex Workers Win Benefits From the Country’s Top Court | The New York Times

India’s Sex Workers Win Benefits From the Country’s Top Court | The New York Times

December 15, 2021

Vermont City Amends Language on Sex Work in the City Charter | U.S. News & World Report

Vermont City Amends Language on Sex Work in the City Charter | U.S. News & World Report

December 14, 2021

Opinion: Prostitution and the City Part 2: The ‘Good’ Survivors and the Troublemakers | South Seattle Emerald

Opinion: Prostitution and the City Part 2: The ‘Good’ Survivors and the Troublemakers | South Seattle Emerald

December 9, 2021

Another Porn Site Says Banks Forced It to Stop Paying Sex Workers | VICE

Another Porn Site Says Banks Forced It to Stop Paying Sex Workers | VICE

December 2, 2021

Sex workers in Vermont discuss why they are seeking decriminalization | Burlington Free Press

Sex workers in Vermont discuss why they are seeking decriminalization | Burlington Free Press

December 1, 2021

Decriminalize Sex Work’s Briefing Papers

Evidence shows that decriminalizing sex work will help end human trafficking, improve public health, promote community safety, and protect civil liberties.

DSW produced these researched and cited briefing papers highlighting several of the reasons to end the… learn more.

What About Legalization?

What About Legalization?

Why Decriminalizing Sex Work Is Good Criminal Justice Policy

Why Decriminalizing Sex Work Is Good Criminal Justice Policy

(Dis)ability and Sex Work Decriminalization

(Dis)ability and Sex Work Decriminalization

Immigration, Sex Work, and Human Rights

Immigration, Sex Work, and Human Rights

Loitering for the Purposes of Prostitution (LPP)

Loitering for the Purposes of Prostitution (LPP)

Human Trafficking and Sex Work

Human Trafficking and Sex Work

Organizations Endorsing Decriminalization

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Brand new report from @amnestyusa on the harms of

Evidence demonstrates the unambiguous failure of

Evidence demonstrates the unambiguous failure of The End Demand/Entrapment/Equality/Nordic/Swedish Model to reduce demand for prostitution, or to deter people from engaging in sex work, or to provide meaningful resources to victims of human trafficking in or out of the sex industry. Unequivocal data also shows a clear correlation between laws that criminalize clients and an increase in violence, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and exploitation within the sex trade. Link in bio for our meticulously researched briefing paper and short video on the harms of the Entrapment Model. #endhumantrafficking
#EndEndDemand #Decriminalize #EvidenceOverIdeology #HarmReduction

Reposted from @cupcakegirlsorg “Years of studies

When lawmakers conflate human trafficking with con

When lawmakers conflate human trafficking with consensual adult sex work, innocent people are arrested and prosecuted, victims face barriers to services, and exploitation proliferates in the black market. Link in bio for our briefing paper and short video on why decriminalization is critical to combating trafficking. #endhumantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #humantraffickingprevention #humantraffickingawarenessmonth #humantraffickingawarenessday

"But opponents of the repeal rely on myths, scare

"But opponents of the repeal rely on myths, scare tactics, and paternalism to justify the law. Trotting out the evidence-free assertion that most people selling sex are actually victims being forced into it, they claim that arresting sex workers is the only way to save them—never mind the trauma that can come from arrest, the potential for police abuse, the danger inherent in jails (especially during a pandemic), or the fact that saddling someone with court fees and a criminal record is hardly the basis for expanded opportunities." @enbrown 👏 link to full article in bio!

Despite the additional challenges faced in 2021, i

Despite the additional challenges faced in 2021, it was a remarkably good year (the best yet) for passing good sex work related legislation! We have so much further to go and would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the successful efforts of sex workers, advocates, and allies across the country as we work to #destigmatize and #decriminalize consensual adult sex work. #decriminalizesexwork link in bio!

We are so excited to feature Joaquin Remora as our

We are so excited to feature Joaquin Remora as our December #hero. Joaquin's commitment to healing, love, and curiosity is inspiring and his work is transformative. Link in bio to read the article! @sensitivem1ke

Reposted from @wwavnola By decriminalizing sex wor

Reposted from @wwavnola By decriminalizing sex work we can reduce the number of folks forced to contend with the criminal legal system. We can keep caregivers at home. We can save folks from the violence that is incarceration.

Image description: An image with a white background and a red border. In the middle are the words “As it stands, sex work is wrapped up in the language of anti-trafficking, the new war on drugs. And like that war, it fuels the incarceration of mostly poor Black and brown people just as that old, misbegotten drug was has done for 40 years. -Deon Haywood, Executive Director Women with a Vision, Inc.”
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#SexWorkIsWork #NoJailForAnyJob #DeepSouthDecrim

This is your periodic reminder that DSW has a cata

This is your periodic reminder that DSW has a catalog of 15 (and growing) succinct briefing papers (with accompanying short videos) on reasons to #decriminalizesexwork. We created these meticulously researched papers as a resource for you to distribute as you'd like to whomever you'd like to remind them that ample and unequivocal EVIDENCE shows we need to decriminalize now! They also make great holiday gifts!😉 Link in bio for papers and videos!

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