Police oppose bill meant to encourage sex workers to call 911 if they are victims of crime • Nevada Current

Online sex worker fights back against criticism

An online disabled sex worker who sells content on Facebook is fighting back against criticism of the industry stating what is exploitative for one person is empowering for another.

Police oppose bill meant to encourage sex workers to call 911 if they are victims of crime • Nevada Current

(Photo: Ronda Churchill/Nevada Current)A recent survey of sex workers in Nevada found nearly all lack confidence in the criminal legal system and feel law enforcement doesn’t take sexual assault allegations seriously.  As a result, those engaging in sex work are often afraid to report crimes or come forward to get medical help, said UNLV sociology professor Barb Brents, who conducted the survey of 334 people. Assembly Bill 209, sponsored by Demo…