This story from EMPOWER in Thailand really moved me and deals with the issues of poverty and sex work :https://www.opendemocracy.net/beyondslavery/…

Thanks Tastycakes! Yes, it is a long story, but this interview has lots of interesting ideas around youth and sex trade. http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/11/02/18724988.php Generally laws shouldn't conflate different contexts of abuse which would require completely different protocols. When an issue really…

Adult children of prostitutes living at home can be charged as pimps...and often are. So, what if the cops are really looking for drug dealers (happened to my friend) They find the worst charges they can in another area and pressure towards some sort of plea, because they want to punish someone. My friends were long…

Thanks for your clarity and patience explaining this!

Yes, it does happen..adult children...I have seen many cases where the cops sweep in and lay any charges they can on anyone there. This story might interest you about how it works: http://www.bayswan.org/Rebecca1.html

Well, fine print...

Naomi's update is on the poster, but not included in this story-

It's problematic to imply and untrue that this benefits trafficking victims. Anti trafficking advocates have lined up against this. http://noonprop35.wordpress.com/ explains if you would like to get educated on the issue. Also see : http://www.againstthecasect.com