US PROStitutes Collective opposes SB 1388 on the following grounds: Summary of provisions in the bill: Bill SB1388 would make clients guilty of a misdemeanor for buying sex, punishable by imprisonment in jail for at least 48 hours, but not … Continue reading
Sex workers win compensation for rape, December 2013, California
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Press Coverage of Retroactive Victim Compensation for Sex Workers
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San Jose Mercury News – California agrees to compensate 14 raped sex workers ABC News 10 – State agrees to compensate raped sex workers Santa Cruz Sentinal – California agrees to compensate 14 raped sex workers SF Chronicle – State agrees to compensate raped sex … Continue reading
News from US PROStitutes Collective, March 2014
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14 rape victims win compensation After a 10 month campaign spearheaded by US PROStitutes Collective and Erotic Service Providers, the California Victim Compensation Board (CVCB) decided in December 2013 to scrap the discriminatory regulation 649.56, which denied anyone alleged to … Continue reading
New Video: Sex Workers Win Compensation for Rape
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New Video on Victory of Sex Workers at California Victims Compensation Board Meeting, December 12, 2012 Click for YouTube video … Continue reading
Campaign Wins Repeal of Discriminatory Regulation against Sex Workers
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A 10 month campaign led by sex worker organizations won an exciting victory on December 12, 2013 when discriminatory regulations in the California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) were overturned. At a CalVCP Board meeting in Sacramento, the three Board members … Continue reading
Links to Media Coverage of the Victory on Compensation for Rape
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See links to unprecedented nationwide media coverage of the victory at the California Victim Compensation board to allow sex workers compensation for rape. ——————————————————————————————————————– TAKEPART: “Prostitutes Who Are Attacked Could Have a Safety Net in This State” SALON: “In major legal victory, … Continue reading
Sex Workers Groups and Supporters Celebrate Victory on Compensation for Rape
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For Release On Thursday December 12, 2013 Contact: Maxine Doogan, Erotic Service Providers Union 415-265-3302 & Rachel West, US PROStitutes Collective 415-640-4250 Sex Workers Groups and Supporters Celebrate Victory in Sacramento Sex worker groups and supporters are celebrating the historic … Continue reading
Take Action to Stop Discrimination in Compensation!
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…..ACTION ALERT..…ACTION ALERT…..ACTION ALERT.…. Dear Friends, Our campaign to overturn discriminatory regulations of the California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) urgently needs your action. We are coming down to the wire and pressure is needed for the final push. The CalVCP board … Continue reading
Stop Discrimination in Compensation for Rape Victims: Justice for Sex Workers is Justice for All
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Tuesday, November 12, 6pm to 7:30pm SF Public library, Latina/Hispanic Meeting Room, lower level, 100 Larkin Street, SF (Civic Center BART) Speakers: Rachel West, US PROStitutes CollectiveIn Defense of Prostitute Women’s Safety ProjectMaxine Doogan, Erotic Service Providers Union A speaker from … Continue reading
