Society demonstrates the ways in which public identity and the politics of disgust are internalized and externalized through criminal...

From the Editor: On April 6th, 2018, Backpage was seized by the Federal Government of the United States and millions of sex workers...

With the expansion of DEI efforts and commitments from both for profit and non-profit organizations and corporations, we have seen a...

10 Things to Know About What Happens AFTER Arrest We often speak about the importance of “Know Your Rights” when interacting with law...

Nikki had been chronically homeless from early childhood through her young adult life. She never finished high school and had been...

A guide to writing pen pals using electronic mail! It’s important for prisoners to stay in touch with their loved ones. Regular contact...

By Gaye Dalton Regardless of their intention or motivation Nordic Model Campaigns (like Equality Model NY, “Turn off the Red Light” now...

Guest Post by Gay Dalton Last night I sat up till midnight to download and read A Girl Worth More by Joanne Phillips and Shannon Kyle...

Undeniable Intersections Violence and incarceration are realities for people who trade sex. Fear of having police encounters - fear of...

This Friday, December 17, 2021, SWOP Behind Bars joins sex workers, allies and advocates from around the world in recognizing...

What is the anti-trafficking/anti-prostitution movement? Who in their right mind would not be against trafficking, right? So the...

During our time at Freedom Fest in South Dakota, we had the honor of speaking with Mitzi Perdue about her work to reduce exploitation...

Many people have heard of the term ‘Nordic Model,’ but not everyone is clear on what this term means. Before we get into the definition...

Watch Elizabeth Nolan Brown , Maggie McNeill, Savannah Sly and Kaytlin Bailey speak on a panel at Freedom Fest about the false promise of...

U.S. Pros Presents: Know Your Rights to Protection, Justice & Compensation for Sex Workers & Formerly Incarcerated People

ACES is also known as adverse childhood experiences, a term created by the CDC in Partnership with Kaiser Permanente. The groundbreaking...

Poverty influences our society more now than ever before. Covid exposed the many gaps in our culture and institutions and continues to...

Sex Worker Safety IS Human Trafficking Prevention