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December 17 - International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

DECEMBER 17 -- OTTAWA EVENTS FOR THE INT'L DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS
See this event on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/Dec17Ottawa
*** Plans are still being made so the plan might change, I'll keep you updated ***
Ottawa events consist of 4 parts (please come to any or all that suit you):
1. Meet us at 5pm at the Human Rights Monument (Elgin & Lisgar) for a short opening rally.
2. We'll march down Elgin Street to demonstrate that sex work is real work!
3. We'll stop at the Elgin St police station (474 Elgin St) to hear speeches about the violence in the lives of Ottawa sex workers caused by Ottawa Police Services' constant street sweeps throughout 2008. Poverty, homelessness and police violence are the real street crimes!
4. Everyone is invited to a post-rally reception starting at 5:30pm at nearby Jack Purcell Community Centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane). Free refreshments, socializing with friends and allies and an open mic.

Next Power Meeting

Wednesday August 19 5pm -7pm

Information on Laws Affecting Sex Work

Information phamphlet for those accused of working on the streets. To better understand our present solicitation laws,  As well as practical information for those persons accused of street solicitation.


Law Matters provides basic information on:
􀂐 The laws tied to sex work;
􀂐 Advice for when you come into contact with
police; and,
􀂐 Tips for reducing your chances of being
targeted.

Information for Clients

Information For Health, Social Service Workers, and Others Who Work with Sex Workers


14 answers to your questions
Sex Work: 14 answers to your questionsThis booklet is intended for social services and health professionals, police officers and community workers, as well as people from the media, the justice system or the government. Its purpose is to shed light on some preconceived ideas about sex work and to suggest a few ways to improve services offered to these women and to support them in a respectful and empathic way. Without being exhaustive, this booklet will hopefully increase awareness and reduce ignorance. As professionals, we can do a lot to make sex workers benefit from prejudice-free public or community services. We can take action to oppose stigmatization in our environments and make better-informed interventions to properly fulfill these women’s needs.