Safety in Solidarity: Supporting Sex Workers

Title of Event: Safety in Solidarity: 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. 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 the current legal landscape and history surrounding sex workers in the U.S.
- Understand the legal, socio-political, emotional, and physical challenges sex workers face, as well as why folks may choose to become sex workers and liberation frameworks in sex work.
- Learn specific care and advocacy practices for sex worker clients.

Date of Event: January 30, 2026

Time of Event: 2PM-4PM EST

Location: Online Synchronous

Sex Therapy (ST) Training:

ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice.

Presenter/Speaker: Taylor Harmon, MA, CSE

Company/Organization Sponsor: Darling Mental Health

Contact Name: Taylor Harmon

Contact Telephone Number: (317) 407-3289

Contact Email: taylor@darlingmentalhealth.com

Event Website: https://darlingmentalhealth.com/continuing-education/safety-in-solidarity/

AASECT Approved CEs: 2