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SWOP Los Angeles
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Sex Workers’ Outreach Project - Los Angeles is a peer support and mutual aid group dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers.
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Join us this Thursday November 20 6-8pm PT for our monthly general meeting.

Our meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what we're working on and the many ways to get involved.

linktr.ee/SWOPLA to attend
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Join us Thursday November 20 6-8pm PT for our monthly general meeting.

Our meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what we're working on and the many ways to get involved.

linktr.ee/SWOPLA to attend
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Join Tania on November 19th, starting at 7pm PST for another virtual SWer support group!

Email swopla.services@proton.me to register today.

& visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for information on all upcoming events and groups.
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Looking to connect and build community?

Join us Thursday November 13, for our monthly #SWer #Munch in Los Angeles! Our munches are open to current and former SWers only.

Email swopla.services@proton.me to register

#communitycare #SWcommunity #SWercommunity
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Join us Thursday November 13 for our monthly #SWerMunch in #LosAngeles!

Connect and build community in a fun, comfortable environment. Our munches are open to current and former #SWers only.

Email swopla.services@proton.me for location
November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Our next general meeting is November 20 and IN PERSON!

Help us build kits to be distributed during our biweekly harm reduction strolls & learn more about how to get involved with SWOPLA.

Full calendar of our upcoming events at swoplosangeles.org/calendar
Red burst graphic with polka dot pattern in background with SWOPLA red and black fist heart logo. Text reads: In person general meeting. November 20. Stroll kit making. Learn more about SWOPLA. Burst and polka dot pattern background in red and beige. Text reads: JOIN US FOR AN INTERACTIVE MEETING OPEN TO ALL SEX WORKERS & ALLIES! HELP US BUILD KITS TO BE DISTRIBUTED DURING OUR BIWEEKLY harm reduction strolls. A GREAT CHANCE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SWOPLA. 6pm-8pm Thursday November 20. 1733 N New Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Burst and polka dot pattern background in red and beige. Text reads: Accepting donations of the following to add to kits. lollipops, hand warmers (hot hands), leg warmers, water bottles, gatorade/powerade, chips/snacks, candy canes. New items only. 6pm-8pm Thursday November 20. 1733 N New Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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our monthly #supportgroup with @bubblybutfierce is back! Email swopla.services@proton.me to register.

Join z Tuesday November 4th starting at 4pm.

Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for all upcoming

#freesupportgroup #communitycare
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Tania is back with another virtual SWer support group! Join her Oct 15th, starting at 7pm PST and running every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Email swopla.services@proton.me to register today.

Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for information on all upcoming events and groups.
Facilitator Tania wearing an orange fuzzy bucket hat, large pink heart heart earrings, pint tank top, black pants and an orange shirt tied around her waist. Tania is standing in front of a wall of pink, red and blush paper flowers. Text reads: SWer Support Group with Tania Facilitator Tania sitting in a car wearing a checker print black and white hoodie and large silver hoop earrings while smiling at the camera. Text reads: SWOPLA Sex Worker Support Group. Tania believes every form of SW holds equal value and every worker deserves dignity, respect, and support. her goal is to create dedicated, affirming mental health services for fellow SWers. Details: 3rd Wed of every month 7-8:30pm PST. swopla.services@proton.me to rergister.
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Join us Thursday October 16 6-8pm PT for our monthly general meeting.

Our meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what we're working on and the many ways to get involved.

🔗linktr.ee/SWOPLA to attend!
October 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Join us Thursday October 9 for our monthly SWer Munch in Los Angeles!

Connect and build community in a fun, comfortable environment. Our munches are open to current and former SWers only.

Email swopla.services@proton.me for location
October 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Join zara (z/zara instead of pronouns) Tuesday October 7th starting at 4pm, and every first Tuesday of the month. Please email swopla.services@proton.me to register.

#SWersupport #SWersupportgroup #freesupportgroup
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October 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Calling all trans women of color in LA!

The SHEROES Study is a community program for trans women of color who have ever done in-person sex work.

Earn up to $450
Open to women 18+, living in Los Angeles
📍 LA-based, peer-led, supportive space

swoplosangeles.org/sheroesstudy/ for more info!
October 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Join us for our next #supportgroup TOMORROW, Tuesday September 23 with Tania. Email swopla.services@proton.me to register
Image of support group facilitator Tania in a black red and white striped tank top and a long braid. Overlaid text says: swer support group with tania. Virtual. tues september 23. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required. Image of Tania smiling at camera while walking a dog with text "SWOPLA SWer Support Group with Tania" overlaid
September 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Looking for abortion resources? Find verified #abortion clinics and pills by mail safely and privately at I Need An A. www.ineedana.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Join us for our next #supportgroup on Tuesday September 16 with zara. Email swopla.services@proton.me to register
Image of support group facilitator zara in a black mask, kufia and black tee shirt with the text "Blowjobs are real jobs." Overlaid text says: swer support group with zara. Virtual. tues september 16. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required.
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Happy International #SWer Pride Day!

The day was founded in 2019 by the Global Network of SW Projects (NSWP) to glorify the achievements of the movement and allow workers to share survival and determination stories

#SWerPride #InternationalSWerPrideDay
Black background with white scribble, dot and barcode accents SWOPLA red and black heart fist logo at bottom Text reads: SWOPLA. Sex Worker Pride. International Sex Worker Pride Day was created in 2019 to celebrate the achievements of the movement and allow sex workers to share survival and determination stories
September 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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We are excited to announce that we have 2 #SWer #supportgroups this month with new facilitators zara and Tania! Please email swopla.services@proton.me to register. swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for more info.
Red text over black grey yellow background that reads "SWOPLA Sex Worker Support Group" Image of support group facilitator zara in a black mask, kufia and black tee shirt with the text "Blowjobs are real jobs." Overlaid text says: swer support group with zara. Virtual. tues september 16. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required. Image of support group facilitator Tania in a black red and white striped tank top and a long braid. Overlaid text says: swer support group with tania. Virtual. tues september 23. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required.
September 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Interested in a virtual #support group for #SWers? Email swopla.services@proton.me to register. And visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for more info and the dates of upcoming support groups.
Images of facilitators Tania and zara with text SWOPLA SWer Support Groups with Tania and zara Image of support group facilitator Tania in a black red and white striped tank top and a long braid. Overlaid text says: swer support group with tania. Virtual. tues september 23. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required. Image of support group facilitator zara in a black mask, kufia and black tee shirt with the text "Blowjobs are real jobs." Overlaid text says: swer support group with zara. Virtual. tues september 16. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required.
September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Looking for abortion resources? Find verified #abortion clinics and pills by mail safely and privately at I Need An A. www.ineedana.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
swopla.bsky.social
We are excited to announce that we have 2 #SWer #supportgroups this month with new facilitators zara and Tania! Please email swopla.services@proton.me to register. swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for more info.
SWOPLA Sex Worker Support Group Image of support group facilitator zara in a black mask, kufia and black tee shirt with the text "Blowjobs are real jobs." Overlaid text says: swer support group with zara. Virtual. tues september 16. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required. Image of support group facilitator Tania in a black red and white striped tank top and a long braid. Overlaid text says: swer support group with tania. Virtual. tues september 23. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required.
September 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Help keep our community safe by contributing to our #LosAngeles Mero area #baddatelist swoplosangeles.org/la-metro-are... #swercommunity #communitycare
August 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Join us for our monthly #SWer #Munch on September 11 in #LosAngeles!

Connect & build community in a fun, comfortable environment. Open to current and former SWers only.

Email lexiedelaluz@protonmail.com to get the address to join!
Image of glasses and cups on a wooden table in background with text and the SWOPLA red and black heart fist logo in the foreground. Text reads: "SWOPLA Sex Worker Munch. Interested in fun convo in a safe SWer friendly environment? Join us Thursday Sep 11 at 7pm
August 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Public rhetoric that conflates all sex work with trafficking fuels stigma, drives sex work further underground, and makes it harder for survivors to access support.

Read full statement at swoplosangeles.org/dojarrestsst...
Statement from the Sex Worker Outreach Project Los Angeles (SWOPLA) Regarding Recent Sex Trafficking Operation Arrests by the U.S. Department of Justice on the Figueroa Corridor
August 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Labeling the entire Figueroa Corridor a “prostitution haven” ignores the militant persecution faced by all sex workers who work there and invites intensified policing that puts them and others in danger.

Read full statement at swoplosangeles.org/dojarrestsst...
Statement from the Sex Worker Outreach Project Los Angeles (SWOPLA) Regarding Recent Sex Trafficking Operation Arrests by the U.S. Department of Justice on the Figueroa Corridor
August 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We recently released a statement about the Recent Sex Trafficking Operation Arrests by the #DOJ on the #FigueroaCorridor.

Read the full statement at swoplosangeles.org/dojarrestsst...
August 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM