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Model
Decriminalization Legislation
(from PENET)
PENET Editor's Note: This was
proposed legislation, not yet adopted in South Australia. This
is submitted as model legislation which decriminalizes and
regulates the industry. In Australia there is a precedent for
this legislation. For example, The Prostitution ACT of 1992
(currently in effect) from the Australian Capital Territories
contains some of these provisions, but is not a complete model
for decriminalization. Please note that a number of the
regulations contradict some sex workers' rights agendas. These
are explained in the editor's
notes linked to this text [on PENET].
Best
Practices Policy Project
The Best Practices Policy Project is an organization dedicated
to creating excellence amongst organizations and advocates
working with sex workers in the
United States
. We produce materials for policy environments, address research
and academic concerns and provide NGOs with technical
assistance. Everything that we do is guided by principles
that protect the rights of people who engage in commercial sex
in all its forms.
Sex
Workers' Outreach Project
Sex Workers Outreach Project USA (SWOP) focuses on improving
the lives of sex industry workers by promoting safety, dignity
and diversity in sex work and fosters an environment that
affirms individual choices and occupational rights.
http://www.swop-usa.org
$pread
Magazine
$pread is a unique new magazine by and for sex workers of all
genders, sexualities, and backgrounds, and their allies across
the globe. Including writing by professionals in all areas of
the sex industry, with a focus on personal experiences and
political insights, the magazine aims to provide a forum for
marginalized voices and a sense of community and support among
sex workers, as well as a balanced and honest view of the sex
industry. $pread will also contain practical information, news,
and resources relevant to those working in the sex industry. Through
this publication the editors hope to confront the various
stigmas surrounding sex work, to raise awareness of the legal
and political issues affecting sex workers and to encourage
support for the improvement of working conditions and workers'
rights for all sex professionals.
http://www.spreadmagazine.org/
COYOTE
LA
A politically incorrect organization that recognizes
the rights of prostitutes and all other sex workers.
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BAYSWAN
BAYSWAN, Bay Area Sex Worker Advocacy Network, is a
collaborative project providing information for sex workers and
about diverse sex industries. BAYSWAN links individuals to
resources provided by sex workers' and other rights based
organizations. BAYSWAN organizes to improve working
conditions, increase safety and services for workers, and to
eliminate discrimination on behalf of individuals working
within both legal and criminalized adult entertainment
industries.
Network
of Sex Work Projects
In 1991 an informal alliance of sex workers and organizations
that provide services to sex workers formed as the Network of
Sex Work Projects. NSWP is a legally constituted international
organisation for promoting sex workers' health and human
rights. With member organizations in more than 40 countries,
the Network develops partnerships with technical support
agencies to work on independently-financed projects. This site
is full of resources, articles, etc.
http://www.nswp.org
The
Sex Workers Project
Created in December 2001, the Sex Workers Project is the first
program in New York City and in the country to focus on the
provision of legal services, legal training, documentation, and
policy advocacy for sex workers. Using a harm reduction and
human rights model, the SWP protects the rights and safety of
sex workers who by choice, circumstance, or coercion remain in
the industry.
http://www.sexworkersproject.org
International
Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe
The legal body to organise the conference is
the ‘International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in
Europe (ICRSE), registered in the Netherlands.
The main goals of the foundation are to bring Sex Workers and
their allies together on an international level:
• to further the social acceptance and
respect for sex workers
• to guarantee their civil rights
• to organise the support of allies
The foundation also works on ending the sexual stigma of
women, gays and lesbians and transgender people and in general
to promote the self-determination of women. The
foundation tries to reach these goals by:
• the building of international networks of Sex Workers and
their allies to improve or abolish oppressive laws
• promoting communication and information sharing through
internet and on paper
• organizing conferences, study groups and meetings.
http://www.sexworkeurope.org
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