Creating Community for Incarcerated Sex Workers
A chapter of the Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP)Mission Statement
SWOP Behind Bars uses a harm reduction framework to offer various resources, community-building projects, educational programs, and advocacy to end violence and stigma against sex workers in the criminal justice system. This includes those currently incarcerated and those seeking re-entry services.
The SBB Community Support Line
If you are in trouble in North America, call us and we can help you get access to what you need.
1-877-776-2004, extension 1
Chat for Support
This feature is designed to give our community members an opportunity to engage with peer support quickly and privately. Simply click on the floating red icon on the bottom right of our website and you will be connected with an agent who will be happy to answer questions or assist you in finding the resources you need. This feature was launched right after the COVID 19 crisis began, and has been a great success in reaching folks that don’t have access to a phone or prefer to text.
Our Blog
Community Members Amplifying the Voices of Fellow Sex Workers and Victims of Trafficking
Consider joining a SWOP Behind Bars Study conducted by community members! SWOP Behind Bars organized in 2016 to extend the mission to end violence and stigma to connect with current and formerly incarcerated sex workers. Since that time, SWOP Behind Bars has supported...
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Thank you to everyone who voted for Hannah. She placed third, extending her gratitude for all the community involved support. She texted it “means the world”!
Make Your Hashtags Accessible
Originally posted on Bureau of Internet Accessibility on February 5th Hashtags may be one of the best ways to reach new audiences on social media, letting people who don't yet know about you or your company find you quickly. But how can you make hashtags more...
Community Involved Healing
Meet Connective Therapy Collective! Offering therapy, supervision and training for community members and professionals who seek to increase competencies in caring for marginalized sex and gender populations. A professional community committed to intersectional,...
On the Super Bowl, Safety and Solidarity
Finding common ground in a time of crisis … and beyond... Every year, around this time, the airwaves in whatever city is hosting the Super Bowl are flooded with public service announcements about sex trafficking. Billboards go up. Police officers receive special...
Coalition Rescues Marginalized Sex Workers
PRESS RELEASE Blair Hopkins, Deputy Director SWOP Behind Bars (917) 912-3430 B.Hopkins@SWOPBehindBars.org SWOPBehindBars.org February 1, 2021 SEX WORKERS ASSIST WOMEN ARRESTED IN TRAFFICKING STINGS LEADING UP TO BIG GAME ...
