Sex Work and Sex Trafficking

Some people have experiences with both coerced sex work (sex trafficking) and consensual sex work, based on their circumstances at the time. Click on the resources below to learn more about the differences between sex trafficking and consensual sex work and why recognizing this distinction is essential for supporting the health and autonomy of all people in the sex trades.

Like any form of labor, sex workers can also experience a range of exploitation; however, this does not automatically they are being trafficked.