SWOP BEHIND BARS NEWS LETTERS

SWOP Behind Bars provides community support for incarcerated sex workers and connects incarcerated sex workers in US prisons and jails to the sex worker rights movement. A significant percentage of sex workers are people who are incarcerated for prostitution and prostitution-related crimes, and these individuals are disproportionately affected by laws that criminalize sex work, as well as stigma, violence, and their related challenges to reenter their communities. We work to support and build relationships with individuals most affected by these laws and provide incarcerated sex workers with information, linkages to individualized, comprehensive case management, and skills they need to become leaders and partners with the sex worker rights movement. We call attention to the violence, stigma, and discrimination that occur against sex workers that are perpetuated by the criminalization of prostitution. We provide a monthly newsletter, books, study materials, and sex worker pen pals for incarcerated sex workers. Upon release from jail or prison, we strive to help sex workers meet their basic needs, and we provide resources, networking, and linkages for successful reentry into their communities.

SBB Applauds PA DoC -Nov 4th, 2018

JUSTICE FOR DONNA DALTON SILENT PROTEST AT HUMAN TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE- Sept 2018

News About Violence Against Sex Workers from Around the USA- Sept 2018

SWOP Behind Bars Interview With Board Member Alex Andrews On The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) suit filed in opposition to FOSTA/SESTA- August 12th, 2018

In Appreciation of Volunteers from Behind Bars- August 11th, 2018

Bianca Palmisano and Psychiatry Today On FOSTA/SESTA: What Mental Health Professionals Need To Know July 2018

ST 47 – SPOTLIGHT: SWOP BEHIND BARS

Sex Work and Sex Trafficking 2018

Criminal Justice Reform: Cash Bail– Jan 14th, 2018

Activist Spotlight: Alex Andrews on SWOP Behind Bars And Service Work- August 3rd, 2017

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