The Sex Trade Survivor Caucus (STSC) brings together survivors from across the country to connect, organize, and engage in policy and advocacy work. STSC creates opportunities for survivors to share their experiences, inform decision-making, and participate in efforts that shape laws and systems. Through training, education, and advocacy, STSC supports survivors in building skills, strengthening community, and contributing to policy conversations that impact their lives.
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Our Values
We uphold a set of core values that define our purpose, guide our actions, and unite us as a community of survivors. These values are the pillars that define our organization's character and drive our mission. We are committed to upholding the following values:
Leadership & Community
Survivor Leadership
We recognize and celebrate survivor leadership. Empowering survivors to take on leadership roles within the STS and the broader anti-exploitation movement ensures that survivor experiences directly inform our strategies and vision.
Collective Action
We believe in the power of collective action and collaboration. We actively engage survivors, professionals, and advocates to effect systemic change, driving policy reforms, and challenging societal norms that perpetuate exploitation.
Survivor Empowerment
We believe in the inherent strength and resilience of survivors. We foster an environment that empowers individuals to amplify their voices, stories, and agency, facilitating pathways to change. As experts in this work, survivors lead the way towards transformative change.
Rights & Responsibility
Ending Harm,
Not Causing It
We promote practices that end harm. Models or policies that harm those in the sex trades and/or survivors engaging in anti-trafficking work are not aligned with our values.
Accountability
& Transparency
We value accountability and transparency in all our endeavors. We are committed to maintaining ethical standards, responsible governance, and open communication to ensure the trust and confidence of our members, partners, and the community.
Dignity
& Human Rights
We uphold the principles of human rights and affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. We oppose all forms of violence, coercion, and exploitation, advocating for the rights, dignity, and safety of victims and survivors.
Knowledge & Practice
Intersectional
Solidarity
We embrace the diversity and intersectionality of survivors' experiences. We foster an inclusive and equitable environment that respects and values all identities, backgrounds, and lived realities, working collaboratively to address systemic injustices.
Evidence-Based
Practices
We rely on evidence-based practices and research to inform our work. We continuously seek knowledge, engage in critical analysis, and use data-driven insights to shape effective strategies and interventions. We strive to dispel myths, challenge stigmas, and promote understanding of the complexities surrounding the sex trade.
Knowledge Sharing
& Research
We believe collaboration is key. We foster strong relationships between survivors and allies, agencies, and organizations. Equipping advocates with collective knowledge, we foster a deeper understanding of exploitation's complexities, driving meaningful change within society through survivor-led policy reforms.
Through these values, the Sex Trade Survivor Caucus (STSC) creates a supportive and inclusive space, challenging systems of oppression and tirelessly working toward lasting change in the fight against sexual exploitation and human trafficking. We drive meaningful impact, shaping a future where survivors' voices and experiences lead the way.
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