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BLOWIN’ UP – Descriptions of the film, screening information, and interviews with the filmmaker about the process of making this film.

Featured in the Film

GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services) – Descriptions of GEMS’ services, including its leadership program for survivors of sexual exploitation

Garden of Hope – Provides services to those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, mostly for the Chinese community in the NYC area.

Sanctuary for Families – Provides services in the NYC area for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. The site includes helpful, simple definitions and descriptions of major issues.

Advocacy and Information

Sex Workers Project – Provides direct services to sex workers of all sorts (i.e., those who work by choice, circumstance, or coercion) and resources (including a useful media guide) for advocates of support based on defense of human rights rather than rescue.

ProCon – An extensive overview of the cases for and against legalizing sex work.

Coyote – “Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics” was founded by sex workers to advocate for the legalization of sex work. The site is filled with resources and links to related organizations that help those who are or have been sex workers, either by choice or by force.