Author Archives: rbowen

A sex worker who was instrumental in coordinating interviews for the SPACES project passed away this weekend.  I cannot name her here but would just like to  acknowledge her contribution to the sex worker rights movement. She was a tough … Continue reading →

Here is the link to the City of Vancouver’s Action Plan to improve the health and safety of sex workers. Documents include their responses to Bill C-36, the Bedford Decision and the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. They identify among their priority … Continue reading →

Here is a link to the latest summary of Bill C-36 for those of you who are interested. The Federal Justice Committee will reconvene September 15, 2014.

Many of you may have questions about the Bill C-36 that was tabled yesterday and how this will affect sex work and sex worker rights, health and safety. Please see the Pivot Legal society site for an explanation of the … Continue reading →

A press conference was held this morning in which partner organizations PIVOT Legal Society, Sex Workers United Against Violence (SWUAV), Gender & Sexuality Health Initiative (GSHI) and the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS shared their report entitled “Sex Work … Continue reading →

The SPACES data collection phase ends next Friday, May 9th at 2 pm PST. We want to take this opportunity to thank individuals and organizations for the tremendous support you have provided to this project. We extend a heartfelt thank you to project participants. You … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, We’ve been busy interviewing off-street providers who identify as male. There is quite a range that includes men who are open to providing services to other men exclusively, or to men, couples and women or to women only. … Continue reading →

SPACES is now rounding 3rd base and heading into the home stretch of our data collection phase. Gotta love sports analogies! People have been sharing what they’ve learned about life in general through being in the industry, their tips and … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, Please join us for the 23rd Annual Women’s Memorial March on February 14th. People of all genders are welcome to attend. See link for details: http://womensmemorialmarch.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/23rd-annual-march/ Also check out BWSS’ series on Rabble ‘Why We March’ where you can read … Continue reading →

SPACES (Sex, Power, Agency, Consent, Environment & Safety) is proud to announce that we have had fantastic feedback from female providers. You are a very insightful and resourceful segment of the sex working population and we would like to thank … Continue reading →