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Author Allen Miles Discusses His New Book ‘This Is How You Disappear’

October 26, 2014 // 1 Comment

I had the opportunity to have a short story, which is included in this collection, published as an e-book about eighteen months ago, but as it was only ten thousand words, the publisher suggested I do another short as a bonus. The bonus story that I wrote was called This Is How You Disappear...

Northern Ireland’s Criminalisation of Buying Sex Puts Sex Workers at Risk

October 26, 2014 // 4 Comments

Sex trafficking has been used as a in a moral crusade to end prostitution. Justice Minister David Ford does not believe criminalising the purchase of sex will reduce trafficking. He believes criminalising the purchase of sex will endanger sex workers. Research conducted by Queen’s University found 61% of the sex workers they surveyed in Northern Ireland believed criminalising clients would make sex workers less safe, and 85% did not believe that it would reduce trafficking. Indeed, UNAIDS has found that criminal laws related to sex work increase danger for sex workers.

Breast Cancer Behind Bars by Sue Allen

October 23, 2014 // 22 Comments

It’s October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The world is pink. We race for the cure. We stand up to cancer. We support our loved ones battling or surviving the disease, but there is one population we never mention: women with breast cancer behind bars.

#NoClause6 | Sex workers protest in Northern Ireland

October 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

Take Off The Cape: Why Using The Word “Rescue” Is Harmful To Anti-Trafficking Efforts

October 20, 2014 // 4 Comments

Guest post by Becky Owens Bullard When I came to the human trafficking field from working on domestic and sexual violence, I was shocked by a lot of things. It was

In the Booth with Ruth – Tiki Black, Singer/Songwriter

October 14, 2014 // 6 Comments

I wanted my music to be minimalist, deep and universal. I also hope it to be revelatory and inspirational. It is my way of quietly digging up the proverbial dirt to show its golden side (or silver lining), like the alchemist I think an artist is.

Director Adam Lawrence, Producer Ramfis Myrthil & Actor Don DiPaolo Discuss Their Short Film ‘Love and the Small Print’

October 7, 2014 // 4 Comments

Can you tell me about your short film Love and the Small Print? Adam Lawrence: Love and the Small Print is the story of three couples that face the challenges (the not so

In the Booth with Ruth – Tracey Helton, Writer

September 29, 2014 // 4 Comments

Because of the documentary Black Tar Heroin: The Dark End of the Street, I felt as if people had all sorts of ideas of who I was without asking me. I like to write my own narrative. I have been branching out lately and doing more journalistic pieces. This is a new genre for me. Very exciting stuff.

Burgundy Leggings by Tracey Helton

September 28, 2014 // 7 Comments

Guest post by Tracey Helton As I slide my back against the hot wall, I can feel the energy being sucked out of my body. Underneath my burgundy sweater and matching burgundy

CFP: Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting 2015 – (De)Sexualisation & (De)Pornification of Space: Spatialisation, Politicisation and Regulation of Sex, Sexuality, Sex Work & Pornography

September 25, 2014 // 0 Comments

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In the Booth with Ruth – Coati Mundi, Musician

September 22, 2014 // 5 Comments

When did you first take an interest in music? As a practitioner when I was in my late teens just before graduating from high school. As a listener, however, I was interested

The Policing of Sex Work in West Yorkshire: An Interview With Rosie Campbell OBE

September 18, 2014 // 0 Comments

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‘Death in the Desert’: Josh Evans Discusses His Latest Film Along With Star Michael Madsen

September 14, 2014 // 3 Comments

American filmmaker Josh Evans’ new movie Death in the Desert is a classic. I was privileged to get an exclusive preview of this brand new film. The prolonged panoramic and panning landscape shots burn into your mind with the light and the dark and the shadows. The cast and the characters they play are captivating as...

22 Sept Canadian Sex Workers & Sex Worker Activists in London

September 11, 2014 // 2 Comments

In December 2013, Canada’s Supreme Court struck down the prostitution laws because they are ‘dangerous’ for sex workers and infringe their constitutional rights. Given a year by the Supreme Court to address the issue, the government bypassed the ruling, proposing further criminalisation...