Today, I’m announcing the Washtenaw Prosecutor’s Office will no longer prosecute consensual sex work. We'll focus on trafficking, sexual assault, victimization of kids. Our policy will facilitate prosecution of such crimes.
Please read our full policy: https://t.co/lbl5xKfRIR /1
“Decades of research unequivocally shows that criminalization only makes sex workers less safe, contributing to violence, poor health outcomes, banking and housing discrimination, stigma." Sex work should be decriminalized. https://t.co/joczkE4ND7
The Manhattan district attorney will stop prosecuting prostitution, adding weight to a movement to change the criminal justice system’s approach to sex work. The district attorney moved to dismiss thousands of cases dating back decades. https://t.co/jj6SuwggGO
In our advocacy, Red Umbrella Sweden focus on raising awareness of sex workers’ situation and of the negative impact of the Swedish model. The Swedish model endangers, isolates and infantilizes sex workers.
In the words of one of our founders: “People within the sex-worker movement, and on the outside, need to start seeing sex-worker rights as a public health issue. Framing that is vital.”
What are some of the most common myths and misconceptions you’ve seen around the decriminalization convo?
I think I come across folks who conflate legalization and decriminalization most often.
What about y’all?
The dominant voices in the media and leadership deliberately convey misleading/incomplete info leads to dangerous censorship. Educate people about the real impact of repealing CDA 230, @60Minutes@ScottPelley.
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