CRIMSON COALITION, formerly SSPAN, didn't just happen overnight....
Once upon a time....
A group of sex workers and former sex workers who wanted to have a voice in issues relevant to all Queensland sex workers – laws, regulations, health, safety, discrimination and stigma - decided to do something about it....
So, armed with their nokia's, lippy, 9-tail whips, manicured fingernails and an attitude that can handle high heels as well as a business suit, they did just that...
Formed in 2004, Crimson Coalition (then known as the Sexual Service Providers' Advocacy Network) became a voice for service providers in the legal brothel/sex industry to support member service providers with information and resources to complement their business practices, which in turn, ensures professional service for the public.
Say what?! - "Business practices?!".."Professional service..?!"
the group of sex workers took a deep breath..."Yes,..."
Someone has to undertake advocacy on behalf of service providers/sex workers and that comes best from people in the know... OTHER SEXUAL SERVICE PROVIDERS ... more universally known as SEX WORKER PEERS
By sharing information and forming a positive platform for the resolution of common issues this group could go where no other organisation, especially those formed by individuals who have never worked in the sex industry could...to the comfy space thats nestles between courage and understanding from another...
As the years passed, they started to become a respected voice for service providers to industry associations, agencies and government.
Yes GOVERNMENT... quite simple really...sex worker organisations, operating on best practice principles, whilst lobbying for legislative reform to support these best practices, remaining politically non-aligned, are able to provide researched and well-informed advice to Local and State Government, media and the public on a range of issues affecting the adult industry and service provision in general.
BUT THE TRULY AMAZING PART OF THIS STORY...
SSPAN, now Crimson Coalition, is conducted on a volunteer basis and is self-funded by members who are current or former sex workers
The End of the beginning...
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