SWOP Behind Bars

@swopbehindbars
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SWOP Behind Bars is a national grassroots social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers, victims of trafficking, and their communities with a focus on those currently incarcerated or seeking re-entry.
https://www.swopbehindbars.org/

Human Trafficking Awareness Month is full of talk about “rescue.” But rescue has a budget - and not everyone benefits.

After arrests and court dates, another industry steps in - one that often mirrors policing rather than replacing it. The result isn’t healing. It’s control, compliance, and continued harm.
If we want real safety, we need to fund care - not carceral systems wrapped in compassion.
#FollowTheMoney
#HumanTrafficking

We’re in strange terrain now: the federal government is treating cities like Portland and Chicago as frontline zones in a migration war. https://www.swopbehindbars.org/post/weekend-hot-takes-when-the-border-war-comes-home
Sex work has long been a contentious topic within feminist discourse, raising critical questions about bodily autonomy, economic justice, and systemic oppression. At its core, feminism advocates for the right of individuals to make informed choices about their own bodies and livelihoods. https://swopbehindbars.org/so/94PKL1JUI?languageTag=en&cid=93782261-5202-4c95-bd92-0df108df6c6b
Is Sex Work a Feminist Issue?

Is Sex Work a Feminist Issue?

Crucial conversations are the foundation of meaningful change in the fight for sex worker rights. Navigating these discussions effectively requires active listening, empathy, and a commitment to mutual understanding. These conversations take many forms, each shaping the policies, protections, and social conditions that impact sex workers' lives. https://swopbehindbars.org/so/cePK5Sb3f/c?w=KMZU034Fd6HhTZzPmQDrQGUKfQ2aRiLR4USUoHUYFPk.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9Td29wYmVoaW5kYmFycy5wb2RiZWFuLmNvbS9lL2JleW9uZC1zaWxlbmNlLXRoZS1wb3dlci1vZi1jcnVjaWFsLWNvbnZlcnNhdGlvbnMtZm9yLWNoYW5nZS8iLCJyIjoiYTAxNzY0NmUtY2ZjZC00MWYwLTg2MjYtMjc5NTMyMGRiNzUxIiwibSI6Im1haWxfbHAiLCJjIjoiODJlYjEzZjItM2VmYy00NjYxLTkwMzgtOGQ2ZTYwZmFmNWI3In0
The Power of Crucial Conversations for Change | SWOP Behind Bars stories

Crucial conversations are the foundation of meaningful change in the fight for sex worker rights. These high-stakes discussions span policy debates, personal relationships, and public narratives, significantly impacting legislation and social conditions for sex workers. Despite the discomfort they may bring, engaging in these dialogues is essential to challenge harmful policies and reshape perceptions.  

Here is all you need to know about being a #Penpal to an incarcerated #SexWorker or #Survivor. Getting mail in prison means everything to our incarcerated sisters and brothers.! read or listen here linktr.ee/swopbehindbars
The #ERA is now the law of the land and we must ensure its implementation by contacting our legislators and policy makers to let them know there is #nogoingback
#knowyourrights when engaging with law-enforcement, particularly during the #SuperBowl in #NewOrleans where there may be increased police surveillance, and interaction with law-enforcement.
You are not alone! If you are a #SexWorker or #survivor in crisis were here to listen support and help… No judgment… Call the hotline at 877-776-2004! We’re here! We care!
Every year, around this time, the airwaves in whatever city is hosting the Super Bowl are flooded with public services announcements about #sextrafficking at the “biggest sex trafficking event of the year.” But…is it!? Read or listen here! https://swopbehindbars.org/so/ffPHQis75?languageTag=en&cid=93782261-5202-4c95-bd92-0df108df6c6b
Super bowl sex worker Bailout in New Orleans

On the Super Bowl, Safety and Solidarity

Mass incarceration is not merely a statistical issue; it is a profound human rights crisis, disproportionately impacting women, especially those who are LGBTQIA+, people of color, or women who use drugs read or listen to this post here!
https://swopbehindbars.org/so/dfPDzR2On?languageTag=en&cid=82eb13f2-3efc-4661-9038-8d6e60faf5b7
Healthcare in Womens Prisons

Mass Incarceration: The Invisible Chains in Women's Prisons