Decriminalization protects more people by reducing stigma, allows safer reporting for victims of violence, and enables civil rights for sex workers by reducing stigma and harmful policies. Allies meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, pm PST. To participate in meetings, please email us at oregonsexworkers protonmail. Our leadership is the state of Oregon and our members live in countries all over the world, with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and types of work.
Some of us are in our 20's, others in their 70's. Some of our members have been incarcerated and abused by police in anti-sex work stings, some of our members are survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, and some of our members enjoy safer sex work in decriminalized places, like New Zealand. The OSWC is a registered c3. We welcome allies and supporters to witness events, network, build community, and get involved in direct actions that raise awareness and inspire change.
The Oregon Sex Workers Committee OSWC addresses economic and health disparities among consensual adult sex workers and trafficking survivors in Oregon, centering BIPOC communities through research, advocacy, education, and harm reduction to promote safety and equity. Police exploit people on both sides of sex work transactions whether through arrest or violence.
Decriminalization reduces the harm sex workers endure by providing workplace protections from all perpetrators. Sex workers should have free access to physical and mental healthcare. Academic research has shown that decriminalization is associated with better coverage of health promotion programs for sex workers. Criminalization makes it harder for those who are trafficked to attain legal aid, get support from the government, and for victims to get out of trafficking.
Why ask for help when you could get arrested or deported? Oregon Sex Workers Committee Decriminalization protects more people by reducing stigma, allows safer reporting for victims of violence, and enables civil rights for sex workers by reducing stigma and harmful policies. Consensual adult sex work is a viable work option. Who We Are Our leadership is the state of Oregon and our members live in countries all over the world, with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and types of work.
