Stella Montreal

Have you ever wanted to hand someone a list of answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about sex workers and sex work? Maria Nengeh Mensah at Stella Montreal has produced a booklet (pdf and web versions) that might be just what you are looking for!

The booklet is interesting for almost everyone but Stella developed it as a quick resource "for social services and health professionals, police officers and community workers, as well as people from the media, the justice system or the government. Its purpose is to shed light on some preconceived ideas about sex work and to suggest a few ways to improve services offered to these women and to support them in a respectful and empathic way. Without being exhaustive, this booklet will hopefully increase awareness and reduce ignorance." (from intro to Sex Work 14 answers to your questions, Stella.)

Next time you are at a dinner party and someone asks you what you do for work, have a copy of Sex Work: 14 Answers to Your Questions (pdf) ready to hand over if you tell them. That way you can carry on enjoying your meal while they educate themselves.