The Anti-Sex Trafficking Episode

How do current laws and beliefs perpetuate opportunities for sexual abuse of people, specifically children, immigrants, trans people, BIPOC, and sex workers? Let’s talk with an Executive Director for a nonprofit that supports survivors and offers resources, the Cupcake Girls.2:00 meet our guest - why does a civilian work in anti-trafficking?5:00 police abuse in oregon 10:00 *deep breath reminder*13:00 doctors, lawyers, nurses might Out or report sex workers to police17:00 examples of how criminalization hurts people20:00 critically question your spirituality 21:00 more examples of how criminalization hurts people25:00 domestic violence can link to sex trafficking 29:00 generational trafficking is more common than you might think35:00 resource for secondary trauma - emma sullivan39:00 tips for talking with a partner about trauma43:00 sex workers are taxpayers too, LOL50:00 most anti-trafficking organizations require people to quit sex work to receive services55:00 How to donate1:00:00 planes and flights with people being transported 1:05:00 gender myths and trafficking 1:10:00 don’t make assumptions FIND YOUR GUESTt cupcakegirls.orgFIND YOUR HOST: stripperwriter.comSponsored by our friends at NetherlandsWax.comCondoms and Lube can be found on Condomania.com - code THEYTALKSEX for a discounted first order!Need a waterproof blanket? Sponsored by Love-Blanket.com - 10% OFF with code THEYTALKSEXLooking for quality vibes? Get 15% off at LoveCrave.com Thanks for rating and reviewing this podcast :)