DSW Staff Attorney To Lead Class on Legislative Advocacy

Decriminalize Sex Work (DSW) Staff Attorney Becca Cleary is leading her second class for the Woodhull Freedom Foundation’s virtual peer academy, Spokes Hub. The course, titled Legislative Advocacy 101, will delve into the fundamentals of state-level policy advocacy. Topics include how state legislatures operate, strategies for passing bills, tracking legislation, accessing legislative documents, and participating effectively in the legislative process as an advocate.

Participants will also learn tips for crafting compelling written and verbal testimony and navigating bill hearings, including strategies for protecting their privacy and safety in the public record. The session will conclude with a Q&A, where Cleary will address attendees’ specific questions and explore the nuances of legislative processes in the states in which they work specifically.

The class is open to people with lived experiences in the sex industry and will be hosted on January 7 from 3:00-4:30pm EST. For more information on how to register go to https://www.woodhullfoundation.org/spokes-hub/ or follow Woodhull on Instagram at @woodhullfreedom.