Lisa L. Thompson, Liaison for the Abolition of Sexual Trafficking, The Salvation Army National Headquarters, has kindly authorized us to share this chart. She developed it for the Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST). Preferred Terminology for Sex Trafficking and Prostitution See also:Kristyn Komarnicki Writes about Choices…I really struggle with calling these women ‘sex […]
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Kristyn Komarnicki Writes about Choices
Kristyn Komarnicki is the editor of PRISMmagazine.org. She provides an excellent comment under Amy Ernst’s March 1 opinion piece for The New York Times, “Notes From a Young American in Congo: Sex Workers”. Here’s an excerpt: …I really struggle with calling these women ‘sex workers.’ Work implies a level of dignity and choice that is […]
NOMAS Applauds Senator Reid’s Stand Against Prostitution
We welcome this statement from NOMAS: The National Organization for Men Against SexismFor Immediate Release:NOMAS Applauds Senator Reid’sStand Against ProstitutionThe abuse of women in prostitution is among the most visible and shameful injustices in the U.S. today, and Nevada is the epicenter of this ugly industry in North America.Senator Harry Reid’s recent urging, that Nevada […]
“Playboy mansion? More like a squalid prison: Former Playmates tell of ‘grubby’ world inside Hugh Hefner’s empire”
Today’s Daily Mail reports on life at the Playboy mansion of Hugh Hefner: Hefner likes to have anywhere between three and 15 girlfriends at any one time. One of the group will be chosen to be Girlfriend No 1. She will share Hefner’s bedroom at all times, while the others are merely visitors… ‘Every Friday […]
Melissa Farley: “The real harms of prostitution”
Dr. Melissa Farley has kindly given us permission to reprint this article. Visit her website at Prostitution Research & Education. The real harms of prostitution MELISSA FARLEY WWW.PROSTITUTIONRESEARCH.COM Before we decide whether to legalise prostitution, it is important to know what prostitution is and what it is not. It is not a job like any […]
Washington Post Will No Longer Accept Massage Parlor Ads
Washington Post ombudsman Andy Alexander announces welcome news in his September 29 blog post: Post will no longer accept massage parlor ads The Post, long criticized for running massage-parlor ads, has decided it will no longer accept them. An internal note, e-mailed Tuesday to The Post’s advertising staff, said: “This is to let you know […]
Ars Technica: “Ex-child prostitute sues Village Voice over sex ads”
Ars Technica reports today: Ex-child prostitute sues Village Voice over sex ads A teenage child trafficking victim has filed a lawsuit against Village Voice Media, for knowingly allowing her pimp to post ads for her “services” on the popular backpage.com. The pimp, Latasha Jewell McFarland, has already pleaded guilty to prostitution charges, but the victim […]
APAN Action Alert: “Tell Newbury Comics executives to dump CDs which promote violence against women”
From the Anti-Porn Activist Network: ACTION ALERT! September 2010 Tell Newbury Comics executives to dump CDs which promote violence against women. Necro’s CD Die!, contains a song so vile that 3 different music retailers have already dropped it (Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Juno.com). The song, “Human Traffic King”, glorifies criminals who kidnap women and force them […]
CNN: “Adult services censored on Craigslist”
CNN reports today: Adult services censored on Craigslist Online classified service Craigslist’s decision to censor its adult services section could be a model for other websites, a leader in the fight against prostitution ads said Saturday. “This step is very much in the right direction,” said Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who spearheaded a […]
Norma Hotaling Awards Announced
Global Centurion, a foundation which fights human trafficking by focusing on demand, announces the Norma Hotaling Awards. Download an award application form (PDF). Three Awards in Commemoration of Norma Hotaling Norma Hotaling (1951-2008), founder of the SAGE, transcended homelessness, addiction and prostitution and transformed her suffering into an opportunity of hope for others. Trafficked into prostitution […]