We are grateful for Rep. Baker’s efforts to eliminate sex trafficking and commercial exploitation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with House Bill 262. At this time, HB 262 contains… Read more “Learn about PA HB262”
Philly’s Invisible Youth + Resources for Homeless Youth
Laura Rena Murray (who helped found Project SAFE!) is a journalist, as well as a former homeless young person in Philadelphia. She left home to escape violence,… Read more “Philly’s Invisible Youth + Resources for Homeless Youth”
December 17: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
December 17, 2015
LOVE Park (1599 JFK Blvd.)
3pm-4pm
A rally & vigil for Sex Workers who have been victims of violence and harassment, to acknowledge that sex work is work, and that Sex Workers are being intensively exploited and murdered by capitalism & patriarchy.
All are invited to speak out, the brave may share their stories, and we will both condemn & strategize against the causes of this exploitation and oppression.
Email rsccphl@gmail.com if your organization would like to endorse this rally.
Learn more at www.december17.org
The Real Impact of the Swedish Model / “End Demand” on Sex Workers
We receive a number of questions about the Swedish Model, Partial Decriminalization, End Demand Initiatives. In these approaches, criminal penalties are not leveraged against sex workers, but those who… Read more “The Real Impact of the Swedish Model / “End Demand” on Sex Workers”
We ARE The People
“We ARE The People” is a film about drug user activism. Learn about people who use drugs from people who use drugs! Get more info at druguseractivism.org
Let’s End the Criminalization of HIV/AIDS
Please join our partners AIDS United in ending the criminalization of sex work. The following blog post has been reblogged from SWOP-USA. December 1st is World AIDS… Read more “Let’s End the Criminalization of HIV/AIDS”
New! A Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Julia Gottlieb, LCSW and Dr. Cynthia Closs, DSW, are forming a therapy group for female identified persons 18 years or older who have survived sexual violence. This… Read more “New! A Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence”
This Holiday Season, Consider Giving to Project SAFE
Project SAFE is a 100% volunteer organization – by women and for women – getting much needed harm reduction supplies to those who need it most. Consider… Read more “This Holiday Season, Consider Giving to Project SAFE”
Advancing Health by Reducing Harm: Increased Opportunities for Viral Disease Prevention
On Wednesday October 28th the Coalition for Syringe Access hosted two panel discussions on pathways to reduce the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C (HVC) among people… Read more “Advancing Health by Reducing Harm: Increased Opportunities for Viral Disease Prevention”
Do People who Use Drugs have the “Mental Capability” for Life Saving HCV Treatment?
According to Modern Health Care, Jeff Myers, CEO of the trade group Medicaid Health Plans of America, responded to recent efforts by the federal government to expand access to… Read more “Do People who Use Drugs have the “Mental Capability” for Life Saving HCV Treatment?”
