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Safety in Solidarity: Practical tools for supporting sex workers
Title of Event: Safety in Solidarity: Practical tools for supporting sex workers
Description of Event: This course focuses on practical and compassionate approaches to supporting the safety and wellbeing of sex workers. Participants will learn about the structural challenges sex workers face, including stigma, criminalization, and barriers to healthcare and resources. The session highlights harm reduction strategies, best practices for creating affirming spaces, and ways to advocate for policies that protect sex workers’ rights; specifically in the state of MA. Through case examples and guided discussion, attendees will gain tools to support sex workers with respect, dignity, and solidarity. This workshop is designed for therapists, educators, advocates, and allies committed to fostering safer, more inclusive communities.
Course objectives:
- Become familiar with Massachusetts current legal landscape and history surrounding sex workers.
- Understand the legal, socio-political, emotional, and physical challenges sex workers face, as well as why folks may choose to become sex workers and the positive aspects of the work.
- Learn specific care and advocacy practices for sex worker clients
Date of Event: December 13, 2025
Time of Event: 2:00PM-4:00PM EST
Location: Online Synchronous
Presenter/Speaker: Taylor Harmon, MA, CSE
Contact Name: Taylor Harmon
Contact Email: taylor@darlingmentalhealth.com
AASECT Approved CEs: 2