The Sex Trade Survivor Caucus (STSC) is an all-survivor initiative dedicated to creating space for survivor voices, leadership, and collective action. Founded on the principles of collaboration and empowerment, STSC provides a supportive environment where survivors can connect, advocate, and drive meaningful change.
Through training, education, and advocacy, STSC works to ensure that survivor-centered practices are prioritized across systems and communities. STSC is committed to fostering a space where survivors can engage, build community, and influence change.
OUR HISTORY
In 2020, a small group of sex trafficking survivors in the Pacific Northwest discovered that a former pimp had been awarded a city contract in Seattle as a "Street Czar." Outraged, they came together and took action. Their collective advocacy led to the cancellation of the contract - marking the beginning of the Northwest Survivor Alliance (NWSA).
As NWSA grew, they successfully fought against efforts to introduce full decriminalization in Oregon, ensuring that survivor voices remained central to the conversation. What began as a regional movement quickly expanded. Across the country, survivors were leading the charge, educating legislators, raising public awareness, and shaping critical policy discussions. It became clear that a survivor-led space was essential to support and amplify survivor leadership.
In 2023, NWSA secured its first grant and launched the Sex Trade Survivor Caucus (STSC) - a national organization where survivor leaders bring expertise, strategy, and lived experience to drive meaningful change.
