Boomtown A Thin Line | Chapter 6
Jan 14, 2020
Sally Beauvais, a dedicated reporter for Marfa Public Radio, sheds light on the complex world of sex work in West Texas amidst the oil boom. She discusses the rise in prostitution charges and the harmful stereotypes that fuel misguided policies. The conversation reveals the urgent need for decriminalization, emphasizing how survivor stories highlight the struggles for safety and empowerment. Beauvais underscores the significance of community support and comprehensive resources to aid victims of trafficking while navigating the intertwining issues of crime and societal context.
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Lisa Bowen's Trafficking Story
- Lisa Bowen shared her personal story of being trafficked as a college student and later escaping without police help.
- Her experience motivated her to create Reflection Ministries and build a shelter for trafficking survivors in Midland.
Trafficking Resembles Domestic Abuse
- Lisa Bowen explains trafficking relationships often resemble domestic abuse, not dramatic kidnappings.
- This complicates identifying victims and differentiating them from consensual sex workers.
Boomtown Crime Cycles
- Crime rises and falls with boom and bust cycles due to population shifts.
- More people concentrated in an area lead to more crime, not necessarily worse people.