JACK BOKIN IS BEHIND bars, sentenced to 231 years to life in prison for his murderous attacks on prostitute women. We still need to know why so many women had to be hurt before this known predator was brought … Continue reading
Category Archives: Rape, Violence & Serial Murders
Criminalizing sex workers makes them more vulnerable to violence, SF Bay View
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Evidence shows that criminalization makes sex workers more vulnerable to violence. Prostitute women facing rape, sexual assault and murder are afraid to report for fear of arrest – especially if they have outstanding warrants – or deportation. In one case, … Continue reading
No woman is safe when prostitutes aren’t safe
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Jack Bokin has been charged with a series of brutal rapes and sexual assaults on four women, three of whom are prostitute women. He attacked the last victim with a hammer while he was out on bail, and left her … Continue reading
Statement from a Latina/Filipina mother
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I am a 27year old Latina/Filipina mother of three. I grew up with my two brothers in the Tenderloin or anywhere we could stay and the only way to survive was bring on welfare, which didn’t pay enough for 3 … Continue reading
Police Raked for Handling of Prostitute Murder Cases
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Los Angeles Times Wednesday, February 22, 1989 By BETTINA BOXALL, Times Staff Writer Several community activists Tuesday complained to the Police Commission that the Los Angeles Police Department is mishandling and covering up an investigation o[ what appear to be serial … Continue reading
Press Conference re Grim Sleeper arrest
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Black Coalition in LA Fighting Back Serial Murders at Press Conference re Grim Sleeper arrest
Police Raked for Handling of Prostitute Murder Cases
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Los Angeles Times Wednesday, February 22, 1989 By BETTINA BOXALL, Times Staff Writer Several community activists Tuesday complained to the Police Commission that the Los Angeles Police Department is mishandling and covering up an investigation o[ what appear to be serial … Continue reading
“Rape and Prostitution – A Question of Consent”
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♦ See how sex workers came together with Ladies and Lords, Members of Parliament and a wide range of supporters including from Iraq, India and Bolivia to challenge new repressive legislation in the England. Hear them confront the religious fundamentalists … Continue reading
Resolution from the City of SF prioritizing protection over prosecution of sex workers
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City and County of San Francisco Master Report Number: 001564 File Type: Resolution Status: Passed Enacted: 810-00 Effective: Version: 1 Reference: In Control: Mayor File Name: Mitigating violence against prostitutes Introduced: 8/28/00 Requester: Cost: Date Passed: 9/29/00 Comment: No … Continue reading
Prostitutes, allies advocate safety for sex workers
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Police, prosecutors say uphill battle to prevent victimization By Peter Hartlaub, of The San Francisco Examiner, August 2000 Activists defending prostitutes took their concerns about violence to City Hall, hoping for changes that will make sex workers safer on the streets. Addressing … Continue reading
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