LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) for sex workers is NOT a voluntary, non-arrest, no jail program as proponents suggest. It is NOT an alternative to the criminal justice system. LEAD programs authorize police to refer sex workers to a … Continue reading
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Sex Workers Say California Bill Gives Police Too Much Power
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CBS SF Bay Area Sex Workers Say California Bill Gives Police Too Much Power June 24, 2016 6:56 PM SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Sex workers are fighting to do away with parts of a California bill that they say would give … Continue reading
Sex Workers Urge Removal of Prostitution Clauses from Diversion Bill, SB 1110
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE… Sex Workers Urge Removal of Prostitution Clauses from Diversion Bill, SB 1110 Contact: Rachel West, US PROStitutes Collective 415-640-4250 Sex worker organizations and supporters will bring their concerns about Senate Bill 1110 to the Assembly Public Safety … Continue reading
Empower Foundation Support Statement on LEAD
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“Dear Sen. Hancock, Greetings from Thailand. Empower Foundation is a Thai sex worker organization with 30 years experience of promoting justice and opportunities for sex workers. More than 50,000 sex workers in Thailand have joined us since we first began … Continue reading
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