Decriminalization Empowers Sex Workers, Reduces Exploitation
2025-03-21
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A recent study, reported by MSN, reveals that decriminalizing sex work significantly enhances the safety and well-being of sex workers. In jurisdictions where sex work is decriminalized, workers are more likely to access justice, receive specialized support, and assert their boundaries. Conversely, criminalized settings increase vulnerability to exploitation, modern slavery, and a reluctance to r .....
Illinois could become decriminalize sex work
2025-01-15
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Illinois lawmakers are set to introduce legislation this week that would fully decriminalize sex work, making the state a pioneer in this policy shift. This move follows years of advocacy by Equality Illinois and the Sex Worker Advisory Group, a coalition of Black and Brown sex workers.
The bill, sponsored by state Representatives Will Guzzardi and Celina Villanueva, aims to reduce vi .....
Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar has called for the decriminalization of sex work
2024-12-28
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Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar has called for the nationwide decriminalization of sex work in the U.S., citing its potential to enhance protections for sex workers and combat trafficking and exploitation of minors. His remarks came after the House Ethics Committee released findings implicating former Congressman Matt Gaetz in alleged misconduct involving minors and payments for sex.
Th .....
Lawmakers Approve Proposal To Allow Sex Workers To Expunge Past Felony Prostitution Convictions
2021-06-19
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The Illinois General Assembly this spring approved a proposal to allow sex workers’ criminal charges expunged from their records for convictions dating back to when prostitution was classified as a felony in Illinois.
Back in 2013, Illinois reduced a prostitution conviction down to a Class A misdemeanor. Despite no longer being considered a felony offense, a conviction can still carry .....