Background

The B.C. Coalition of Experiential Women (BCCEW) was formed out of two regional meetings of women in and from the sex industry in 2002 and 2004. In 2005 we became a consortium of sex worker activists mandated as a mechanism for the voices of experiential women to support the development of legislation and policies; peer …

COVID-19 RESOURCES

COVID - 19 Resources Critical Safety Components Sex work presents some unique challenges in prevention of transmission of COVID-19. There are some actions which are critical in ensuring the lowest chance of transmission; Hard screening of both clients and workers – using the BC Centre for Disease Control self assessment tool – https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en – This tool is available …

Adrianne Spring

My name is Adrianne Spring  & I've been a Vancouver based stripper for 11 years, starting in BC then Alberta, Manitoba & Ontario, I've also performed in New Zealand & Australia. I've also been a trauma counselor since high school as a volunteer dealing with varied issues. I'm a huge history & nerd buff so those …

Opening Guidelines for Health Enhancement Centers

Sex Workers in BC worked together to take action during the phase 2 opening of businesses and amenities. Fears of biased enforcement and delays for sex workers getting back to work prompted us to work with Vancouver Coastal Health, Work Safe BC and other stakeholders to ensure that health enhancement centers could open. Many sex …

Human Trafficking and 2010 Olympics

Human trafficking is often a fear before hallmark sporting events. Members of our group engaged in research on whether this phenomenon really happens and what the effects of fear mongering "increased trafficking" are on sex working people. The authors research various locations and types of events across the planet and the lack of evidence that …

Community research guidelines

Community Research Guidelines