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Sex workers—including exotic dancers, escorts and film actors—are in a stigmatized industry. Numerous studies also point out that many sex workers face higher risks for violence, drug abuse, and disease than other occupations. Now, a new law designed to cut down on sex trafficking has the potential to push some sex workers into even more dangerous situations. And there are few places for sex workers to turn for help. We hear from people who work to help keep Indigenous sex workers safe and healthy.
Guests:
Becki Jones (Diné) – Sexual health educator for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Cheyenne Antonio (Diné) – sex trafficking program coordinator for the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
Alex Trujillo (Laguna Pueblo) – trans sex worker
Shane Sable (Gitxsan) – convening member of Virago Nation, two spirit Gitxsan artist and activist, project coordinator for We Have a Voice, Indigenous Women Who Do Sex Work Speak Up
Maud – Indigenous sex worker
Break 1 Music: Iskwesis (song) Randall Paskemin (artist) Goodnight, Sweet Dreams, I Love You
Break 2 Music: Stick Game Song #9 (song) Judy Trejo (artist) Stick Game Songs of the Paiute (album)
My name is Roxanne White I’m a Survivor of Human trafficking, Prostitution, Sexual Abuse, Rape & Domestic Violence. I am interested in learning more about your program. Thank you for the work your doing also.