Vice Squad

In this conversation, we explore the intricate web of survival strategies employed by individuals in the sex industry beyond traditional narratives. We'll hear from sex workers who engage in various forms of economic exchange, such as bartering, mutual aid, and alternative income sources, to navigate the challenges posed by criminalization and societal stigma. This episode highlights the creativity and resourcefulness of those in the industry, showcasing how they build community support systems and find innovative ways to sustain themselves amidst adversity. By amplifying these voices, we aim to broaden the understanding of the economic realities faced by sex workers and the diverse methods they employ to ensure their safety and well-being.

Show Notes

In this conversation, we explore the intricate web of survival strategies employed by individuals in the sex industry beyond traditional narratives. We'll hear from sex workers who engage in various forms of economic exchange, such as bartering, mutual aid, and alternative income sources, to navigate the challenges posed by criminalization and societal stigma. This episode highlights the creativity and resourcefulness of those in the industry, showcasing how they build community support systems and find innovative ways to sustain themselves amidst adversity. By amplifying these voices, we aim to broaden the understanding of the economic realities faced by sex workers and the diverse methods they employ to ensure their safety and well-being.

What is Vice Squad?

Modern prostitution enforcement from both sides—sex workers navigating dangerous conditions and vice detectives targeting trafficking while wrestling with the complexities of consensual sex work. Features honest conversations about an underground economy that exists despite criminalization. Explores the gap between prostitution laws and street-level reality.