Reply All #119 No More Safe Harbor
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Apr 20, 2018 A mother bravely shares her daughter's harrowing experience in online sex trafficking, exposing the tactics of traffickers. The discussion expands to the impact of new legislation on sex work, particularly for voluntary workers and the transgender community. Experts reveal alarming research linking online services to lower female homicide rates while highlighting potential risks from legislation targeting child safety. The conversation ultimately critiques current approaches to human trafficking and emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions to protect vulnerable individuals.
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Natalie's Story
- Nicole S.'s daughter, Natalie, ran away and was trafficked on Backpage.com.
- This led Nicole to advocate for legal action against Backpage.
Section 230 Protection
- Backpage.com was protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
- This law shields websites from liability for user-generated content.
Backpage and Sex Worker Safety
- Backpage provided sex workers with a large, accessible platform for advertising.
- It offered a safer alternative to street work by enabling client screening.