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Angela Davis on criminalization of Sex Work as a means to increase population of incarcerated women: www.bayswan.org/eda-sf/pages...

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Generational poverty creates significant barriers to sexual health by limiting access to education, healthcare, and economic stability. #RootCause swopbehindbars.org/so/21PKtmjSf...

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apparently everyone's a sucker for eyes-- so #sexwork

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The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research is holding a vital conversation on #sexwork Wed Dec 11- 1-2:30pm (EDT) Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W... Description: feastcentre.mcmaster.ca/events FB: facebook.com/thefeastcent...

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I found being a Professional Sex Person rather a lot like working in a kitchen - surrounded by complex and exhausting delicacies all the time, most days you just want to go home to a big ol' bowl of cornflakes

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Sen. Mike Lee has introduced the SCREEN ACT, a bill that applies the "harmful to minors" standard used to ban LGBTQ+ books and resources in schools and libraries... and apply it nationally—to the internet. Under the guise of protecting kids from "pornography" www.lee.senate.gov/2025/2/senat...

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"Practically speaking, the law is doomed for multiple reasons. Google is the easiest way to reach pornography; just plug in your fetish. Social media — for example, Reddit — has explicit content that is easily reached. The underinclusive, ineffective Texas law leaves them out."

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The last day of #BHM? Hope you tipped a Black sex worker today!

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Guys if they're coming after Pinterest, trust that they're coming after your ability to access the internet.

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Beyond a day of action, you can also build new habits about how you use your money on a regular basis. I have a significant list of projects that i send financial support to, and will add this to my list of future projects. Wanted to lift up today for folks looking for longer term commitments.

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Donations go to our mutual aid programs and aid in our continued nationwide operations. Your donation helps us meet a variety of needs that incarcerated sex workers have while serving their sentences, as well as helping us provide resources upon their release. www.swopbehindbars.org/donate/

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Hey Seattle! Mark your calendars for March 11, 2025! Join us at the Gay City LGBTQ+ Center for the 'From Surviving to Thriving: Seattle SWOP Resource Fair.' Meet local resources face to face! 🌟 Don't miss out! More details www.swopbehindbars.org/events

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"Criminalizing or stigmatizing sex work strips people—especially women, trans folks, and nonbinary individuals—of their agency, reinforcing the idea that certain choices are invalid if they don’t align with state-sanctioned respectability."

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Sex work has long been a contentious topic within feminist discourse, raising critical questions about bodily autonomy, economic justice, and systemic oppression. Is #sexwork indeed a #feminist issue? swopbehindbars.org/so/94PKL1JUI...

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Getting out of prison is exciting, but it’s also scary! Released prisoners have no ID, no job and no place to go… Support their reentry process with a donation to SWOP Behind Bars so we can help them navigate this difficult time. swopbehindbars.org/donate #SexWork #SexWorker #Reentry

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#Sexworkers aren’t criminals. They’re people trying to survive. But the legal system sees them differently. Arrest. Conviction. Prison. Repeat. swopbehindbars.org/donate You can stand with us. Donate, amplify, and advocate. #DecriminalizeSexWork #EndTheCycle #HumanRights

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Crucial conversations are the foundation of meaningful change. Navigating these discussions requires a commitment to mutual understanding. These conversations impact #sexworkers lives. Read or listen to the podcast here. swopbehindbars.org/so/cePK5Sb3f...

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The Amazon Wishlist Program through SWOP Behind Bars is more than just a means of providing material support—it is a beacon of hope and a gateway to education, self-empowerment, and personal growth! swopbehindbars.org/so/c0PJCdeIk...

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@swop-usa.bsky.social can you please repost this so twin city providers are aware??

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⚠️ Twin City Providers @swop-usa.bsky.social @swopbehindbars.bsky.social SWOP Mpls on Twitter posted that there is an active sting operation is Bloomington including undercover cops posing as customers on @tryst.link, specifically, Comfort Inn on American Boulevard thus far.

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Our friends @WoodhullFreedom put together a fat check about this zombie Myth: Super Bowl and Sex Trafficking — Woodhull Freedom Foundation - www.woodhullfoundation.org/fact-checked...

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Over the past week, a whirlwind of political recklessness has unfolded, throwing marginalized communities—especially #sexworkers and #trafficking #survivors, under the bus. And let’s be real: they weren’t exactly riding in first class to begin with. www.swopbehindbars.org/post/what-ju...

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Here is all you need to know about being a #Penpal to an incarcerated #SexWorker or #Survivor. Getting mail in prison means everything to our incarcerated sisters and brothers.! read or listen here linktr.ee/swopbehindbars

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The #ERA is now the law of the land and we must ensure its implementation by contacting our legislators and policy makers to let them know there is #NoGoingBack

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Survivors often use strategies to manage intense emotions, such as compartmentalization, emotional suppression, or outward expressions like anger or frustration. In a structured program, these responses might be misunderstood as resistance or instability. swopbehindbars.org/so/8fPG8sp0p...

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“Program Shopping” is emblematic of a larger issue in the anti-trafficking ecosystem. This phenomenon arises when survivors move between programs in search of immediate without accessing the long-term services needed for sustainable recovery. www.swopbehindbars.org/post/program...

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#KnowYourRights when engaging with law-enforcement – especially in #NewOrleans during the #SuperBowl

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You are not alone! If you are a #SexWorker or #survivor in crisis were here to listen support and help… No judgment… Call the hotline at 877-776-2004! We’re here! We care!

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Every year, around this time, the airwaves in whatever city is hosting the Super Bowl are flooded with public services announcements about #sextrafficking at the “biggest sex trafficking event of the year.” But… Is it??? swopbehindbars.org/so/ffPHQis75...

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For survivors of exploitation, and particularly with multiple intersecting issues like domestic violence, Gender Based Violence, arrest and incarceration, making the decision to step into an anti-trafficking program can feel like entering a new and daunting world! swopbehindbars.org/so/edPFlL3ka...

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@swopbehindbars.bsky.social remember this classic? Everyone should watch it.

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Mass incarceration is not merely a statistical issue; it is a profound human rights crisis, disproportionately impacting women, especially those who are LGBTQIA+, people of color, or women who use drugs read or listen to this post here! swopbehindbars.org/so/dfPDzR2On...

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A Comprehensive Guide to Internet Safety for Sex Workers www.escort-ads.com/blog/compreh... Internet safety is a significant issue for everyone because our daily lives are increasingly tied to the digital world, where vast amounts of personal data are shared, stored.. @swopbehindbars.bsky.social

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#December17 marks the 21st Anniversary of #International Day to #EndViolence Against #SexWorkers, a day of reflection, advocacy, and remembrance for sex workers around the world who have lost their lives to violence or faced systemic injustice. #d17 #Dec17 tr.ee/w0HmA7tl51

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Trauma informed care has become a buzz word over the past few years, but it’s an incredibly important part of healing for survivors who have experienced violence! Here’s what it is, and more importantly, here’s what it isn’t. swopbehindbars.org/so/0dPDV2tQb...

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Incarcerated women face a myriad of health challenges, both during their time in jail and upon reentry into society. “Health Priorities among Women Recently Released from Jail" sheds light on these challenges and offers valuable insights into health priorities swopbehindbars.org/so/95PDUttw6...

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If we truly desire to move forward, it’s crucial to reevaluate the effectiveness and humanity of end-demand initiatives. Policies meant to reduce harm should not create new cycles of poverty, trauma, and family destruction. www.swopbehindbars.org/post/the-fut...

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For over a decade, Sheriff Grady Judd has been "fighting sex trafficking" in #PolkCounty - Florida's fourth largest county by area and eighth largest by population—through high-profile human trafficking stings and dramatic YouTube videos. Here’s why it’s a problem. swopbehindbars.org/so/c0PC-5pwx...

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As the dust settles on yet another intense election season, we’re left with the burning question: What the f&$ do we do now?* Whether you’re reeling from a tough outcome or cautiously optimistic, the road ahead can feel both daunting and uncertain. swopbehindbars.org/so/6bPCLzXv2...

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"Of the three official objects of our prison system: vengeance, deterrence, and reformation of the criminal, only one is achieved; and that is the one which is nakedly abominable." – George Bernard Shaw

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The prison system in the United States is one component of an outdated criminal justice structure that continues to fail in achieving justice or rehabilitation. swopbehindbars.org/so/b8PApcV1W...

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