Decriminalize Sex Work
Political OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Decriminalize Sex Work is a small political advocacy organization based in New York City, New York, that seeks to improve public attitudes toward sex work and advance its decriminalization. Founded on June 22, 2018, the organization operates a legislative-focused arm, the Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work, which directs resources toward lobbying state legislatures to change sex-work-related laws. Its primary audiences are policymakers at the state level and the broader public, as the group aims to shape both legal frameworks and social perceptions. Positioned within the political advocacy space, it concentrates its efforts on state-level reform rather than nationwide campaigns. A notable development in late 2022 was a partnership with Equality New York, a statewide organization that advocates for LGBTQI equality and justice for New Yorkers.