FAQ

  • What is SWOP-NYC?
    • New York city chapter of Sex Worker’s Outreach Project
    • See our Basis of Unity (mission statement).
  • What is SWANK, and what is its relation to SWOP-NYC?
    • SWANK is Sex Workers Action New yorK, a radical sex workers’ initiative, and a subset of the SWOP-NYC membership.
    • See our SWANK page.
  • When are SWOP-NYC meetings held?
    • SWOP-NYC Open Meetings (For current/former sex workers and our allies) are held the third Thursday of every month in the Financial District of lower Manhattan from 7-9pm. Please be punctual, respect the space, and the privacy of attendees. No one is required to out themselves as a current or former sex worker or otherwise. For the exact location, please introduce yourself by email to: swank@riseup.net
  • When are SWANK meetings held?
    • Closed Meetings held by SWANK (for current/former sex workers) are held at a private location the first Monday of every month in the West Village of Manhattan from 7-9pm. If you are interested, please introduce yourself by email to:swank@riseup.net and answer a few simple questions for screening purposes. Please give us 3-4 days to respond.
  • How do I subscribe to the listserv?
    • We have two listservs. One is an open list which is open to current/former sex workers and allies (to subscribe, send an email to the automated address swank@lists.riseup.netand respond to the confirmation e-mail sent in response).This list is available for announcements in digest format.
    • Additionally, we have an internal organizers’ mailing list. Folks who wish to join this list must contact a real person at swank@riseup.net for consideration, and will be required one vouch (reference), attending one closed meeting, and/or be willing to meet with an organizer for coffee, etc. for a simple screening process.
  • How do I unsubscribe from the listserv?
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