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The Responsible Guide to Talk About Sex Work in the Media
Too often, when talking about the adult industry or other forms of sex work, the media struggles to tell our stories responsibly and ethically. Lack of objective information about sex work perpetuates harmful narratives. APAC recommends reporters and writers consult...
Sex Worker Rights Summit Produces National Anti-Criminalization Principles
Following unprecedented involvement during the International Whores' Day actions on June 1st and 2nd in cities across the nation, a summit of sex workers, survivors, and advocates from across the country convened in Los Angeles on June 22nd and 23rd to discuss the...
Dealing With Doxing
Adult performers can face various forms of cyber-bullying. One of those is doxing or doxxing: the practice of gathering and publishing personal or private information about someone on the internet. For an adult performer, this might include your legal name, your...
Anti-Cyberbullying: Online Reputation Management
Not only does cyberbullying have an adverse mental health impact, but it can also have real ramifications in regard to reputation. The graphic above highlights a few tips for managing reputation in light of an online attack. Everyone's approach to dealing with online...
Honoring the Memory of Dave Slick
The Adult Performer Advocacy Committee wishes to honor the passing of 26-year-old adult film performer and webcam model Dave Slick, who lost his life this past weekend while attending an adult industry trade show in Chicago. APAC would like to acknowledge how valued...
Cyberbullying and Mental Health
Even though the internet has become a great tool to connect people from all walks of life across the world, this tool can also be used by individuals to harm others. Cyberbullying and online harassment can be just as negatively impactful on mental health as real-life...
APAC Statement on the Passing of Tasha Jones
May 14, 2018—Los Angeles—The adult industry mourns Tasha Jones, the Canadian performer. Jones passed away on May 12, 2018, as reported by the family. She is remembered for her kind, open, and genuine personality. APAC extends our deepest condolences to Jones’s family...
APAC Statement on the Passing of Olivia Lua
January 20, 2018—Los Angeles—The adult industry mourns Olivia Lua, the 23-year-old performer. We have lost community members, peers, friends, and loved ones. There is no way to simplify the complexity of these performers’ lives, deaths, and the vacuum left behind in...
Sex Worker Friendly Mental Health Support Directory
We encourage those looking to connect with a mental health professional to do research on and correspond with mental health professionals of interest to find the right match. The process of improving mental health and navigating mental health challenges is not linear...
APAC Statement on the Passing of Olivia Nova
January 9, 2018—Los Angeles—Today, we mourn the passing of Olivia Nova at age 20. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and loved ones affected by this terrible loss. Despite her brief time in the industry, she made an impression of warmth and joy on those around...