THE BASICS

Sex Work 101 (PDF) – A training by SWOP-Chicago, gives basic information about the sex trade, individuals involved in the sex trade, trafficking, and law that impact sex workers.

Understanding and Supporting Individuals Involved in the Sex Trade (PDF) – A training by SWOP-Chicago for social service providers and helping professionals, this gives a basic understanding of common experiences and needs of sex workers.

GREAT WEBSITES, WRITERS, AND BOOKS

Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women – Wonderful review of evidence-based approaches to address trafficking in the sex trade and other industries.

Global Network of Sex Work Projects – Awesome website! Tons of info!
SWOP USA’s blog – For all the latest news!
Tits & Sass – News & culture website for and by sex workers
Playing the Whore by Melissa Gira Grant – Great labor analysis of sex work
Sex at the Margins by Laura María Agustín – Migrant sex workers & the trafficking narrative
Sex Workers Unite by Dr. Melinda Chateauvert – History of the sex worker rights movement

VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS

Violence Against Sex Workers Literature Review – by M. Dango for SWOP-Chicago

Violence Against Sex Workers Fact Sheet – by K. Koster for SWOP-Chicago

Addressing Violence Against Sex Workers – by the World Health Organization

Fact Sheet: Violence Against Trans Sex Workers – by SWOP-USA

Fact Sheet: Sexual Assault and Sex Work – by SWOP-USA

Policing Sex Work – by Incite National