Public education

We offer a variety of standard workshops and occasionally also provide customized workshops tailored to your group or organization’s needs. We acknowledge that sex workers are most knowledgeable about the issues affecting them. All of our workshops are delivered by at least one facilitator with personal experience in sex work.

SEX WORK 101

A brief workshop on working in solidarity with sex workers. The aim of this workshop is to support individuals in developing and improving their awareness of the issues sex workers face so they can challenge their personal biases and work toward effective allyship.

  • Who are sex workers
  • the continuum of choice
  • distinguishing between Sex Work and trafficking/exploitation
  • Stigma and Criminalization

WORKing in solidarity with sex workers

A workshop for front line workers on working in solidarity with sex workers. The aim of this workshop is to support front line workers in developing and improving their awareness of the issues sex workers face so they can de-stigmatize their work and adequately provide safe, ethical front-line support services to sex workers.

  • Sex Work 101
  • The Criminalization of Sex Work
  • Stigma
  • Social Inequalities and Their Impact on Sex Workers
  • Solidarity across Intersections

outreach training

The aim of this workshop is to support outreach workers in developing and improving the skills needed to provide services that are sensitive to the lived experiences of sex workers. Participants will leave feeling more confident and well-equipped to navigate crisis situations safely and effectively and provide ethical, meaningful support for sex workers.

  • Sex Work 101
  • Personal Biases
  • Self Care: Identifying Triggers and Setting Boundaries
  • Active Listening, Conflict Resolution, and De-escalation
  • Strategies for Crisis Response and Safety Planning
  • Resources

If you have any questions or are interested in organizing a workshop or lecture, please email info@pace-society.org.