Sex Work Unveiled: Exploring the Lives and Laws of Sex Work From Past to Present

Title of Event: Sex Work Unveiled: Exploring the Lives and Laws of Sex Work From Past to Present

 

Description of Event:

Explore the history of sex work, legal frameworks, and the impact of FOSTA-SESTA in this 90-minute course. Learn about the Nordic model, decriminalization, and the pivotal role of sex workers as advocates for their rights and marginalized communities.

 

Sex Work Unveiled takes an intersectional approach, recognizing that sex work is shaped by race, gender, disability, immigration status, and class. The training examines how colonialism and white supremacy have influenced sex work laws, disproportionately impacting BIPOC, trans, and disabled workers. It explores cultural stigma, economic disparities, and legal frameworks like the Nordic Model and FOSTA-SESTA, highlighting their real-world consequences. Centering the voices of sex workers, the course underscores their role in advocacy movements and provides harm reduction strategies tailored to diverse communities. Through historical context, legal analysis, and lived experiences, this training offers a nuanced, culturally informed perspective on sex work.

 

Learning Objectives

-Understand the historical context of sex work including its ancient roots, the impact of colonialism and imperialism, and the rise of modern sex work.

Identify the diverse range of individuals who engage in sex work, including their motivations, challenges, and experiences.

-Analyze the Nordic model and its implications, including its effects on sex workers, clients, and the broader community.

-Explain the concept of decriminalization and its benefits, including improved health and safety outcomes, reduced violence, and enhanced human rights.

-Discuss the impact of FOSTA-SESTA on the sex industry, including its effects on online platforms, sex workers, and the fight against human trafficking.

-Recognize the crucial role sex workers have played as advocates, including their contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement, feminist activism, and harm reduction initiatives.

 

Date of Event: 5/16/25

 

Time of Event: 11 AM - 12:30 PACIFIC / 12-1:30 MOUNTAIN / 2-3:30 EASTERN

 

Location: online synchronous

 

Sexuality Education (SE) Training:

SE3. Ethical issues in sexuality education.

SE4. Theory and methods of approaches to sexuality education with specific populations (e.g., youth, older adults, couples, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities).

 

Sex Therapy (ST) Training:

ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.

ST5. Principles of consultation, collaboration and referral.

ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice.

 

Presenter/Speaker: Lilith Arabghani, ABS, CSE and Cady Moore, MPH, CSE

 

Company/Organization Sponsor: Sex Therapy New Mexico

 

Contact Name: Molly Adler

 

Contact Telephone Number: (505) 916-1081

 

Contact Email: molly@sextherapynm.com

 

Event Website: https://sextherapynm.ce-go.com/s-x-work-unveiled

 

AASECT Approved CEs: 1.5