Did you know that sex work is a criminal offense in most of the world, including virtually the entire United States? Attorney Elizabeth Ricks is here to explain how criminalization vastly increases violence towards sex workers, and why efforts to end human trafficking MUST be led by sex workers, not police (if we actually want to end human trafficking).

Also check out our sister episode: What Does It Mean to Decriminalize Sex Work? with Ariela Moscowitz of the organization Decriminalize Sex Work

Mentioned in this episode:

• TransLife Care program at Chicago House 
• SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project)