Sex Worker Self Defense Classes Begin September 16- Sign Up Now!

Adult Industry Professional Self Defense Program
Back Off! and SWOP Chicago join forces to present the Adult Industry Professional Self Defense Program. This Program comprises of three 90 minute modules that will cover the specific needs associated with the adult industry. These classes were designed specifically for sex workers [...]

Recovery Rags Clothing/Cosmetic Drive in Partnership with Chicago Recovery Alliance

Recovery Rags is a new program is conjunction with the Chicago Recovery Alliance (CRA) that aims to help homeless and precariously housed women in the Cicero/West Side Chicago area gain access to new/gently used clothing, toiletries, and makeup. The women in this area will be able to trade in their old clothing and accessories for [...]

“Happy Endings?” Documentary Screening and Discussion- Friday, June 12

SEX WORKERS OUTREACH PROJECT-CHICAGO PRESENTS…
an intriguing exploration of the Asian massage parlor industry in Providence, RI
“HAPPY ENDINGS?”
documentary and post-screening discussion

in support of SWOP-Chicago
presented by Clarisse Thorn
and hosted by the Leather Archives & Museum
Friday, June 12, 7PM
Leather Archives & Museum
6418 N. Greenview (corner of Devon/ Greenview)

Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-9200

$5-10 suggested donation

Rhode Island: the only state [...]

Statement on Craigslist Law Suit

SWOP-Chicago does not condone the actions of the Cook County sheriff towards Craigslist. These actions are meant to persecute adults engaging in consensual sexual acts for money and goods of value. Creating criminal records for sex workers bars them from other forms of employment outside of sex work and may limit their ability to seek [...]

SWOP Chicago Benefit Party on March 6 at The Wild Pug

Come celebrate International Sex Worker’s Rights Day with SWOP-Chicago on March 6 at The Wild Pug! Raffle Prizes! Performances! Booths of Debauchery! Much, much more…

Sex Positive Film Festival Starts Tuesday January 27

Check out the new Sex Positive Film Fesitval that starts this Tuesday January 27 at Hull House and runs through October…
http://clarissethorn.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/the-sex-positive-documentary-film-list-finally-here/

Dec 17th: Int’l Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
presented by SWOP Chicago

December 17, 2008
7PM
YWCA 360 N. Michigan, 8th Floor

Each year, sex workers are threatened, harmed, and killed by crimes that go unreported, unpunished, and unrecognized. These types of violence violate the human rights of individuals who work in the sex work industry, and harm sex [...]

December 17- National March For Sex Wokers Rights in Washington DC

National March for Sex Workers Rights
Dec. 17, 2008
Washington D.C.
Meet at Franklin Square (14st NW & Eye ST NW) near McPherson Square Station for rally and speeches.
March Gathers at noon.
March ends at The Department of Justice
Join the Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP-USA) as we march on Washington to demand rights for all sex workers! On Wednesday, [...]

“Porn 101″ Presentation November 25 at Early to Bed

Sex Workers Outreach Project-Chicago and Red Light District Chicago Present-
“Porn 101: An Insider’s Introduction Into the World of Pornography”
Presented by David Law
When: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL, 60640
773.271.1219.
Cost- $5 donation to SWOP-Chicago
www.early2bed.com
www.swop-chicago.org
“Porn 101: An Insider’s Introduction Into the World of Pornography” aims to [...]

“Basics of Sex With People With Disabilities” Forum October 7 at Early to Bed

Sex Workers Outreach Project Chicago and Red Light District Chicago Present-
BASICS OF SEX WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Date: Tuesday October 7, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago
Donation- $5 with proceeds benefiting Sex Workers Outreach Project-Chicago
www.swop-chicago.org
Hosted by SerpentLibertine of SWOP-Chicago
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
A large number of disabled people have never experienced sex in their [...]