Sex Workers Anonymous is a twelve-step program support group for those wanting to leave the sex industry, or recover from its effects. Originally known as Prostitutes Anonymous, it was founded by Jody Williams in August 1987 in Los Angeles, California.

Jody Williams is the founder of Sex Workers Anonymous (originally called Prostitutes Anonymous).


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• She started the organization in August 1987 in Los Angeles, California, as a 12-step support program for people wanting to exit the sex industry or recover from its effects.
  
  
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• The group is open to everyone (regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or nationality) and provides phone support, meetings, mail support, a recovery book, and a step guide. It focuses on exit and recovery help without taking a stance on the sex industry itself.
  
  
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• Williams is a former sex worker (and ex-madam) who was active in the industry in the early 1980s in Los Angeles. After her own experiences and an arrest, she shifted to helping others leave and set up rehabilitation programs.
  
  
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• The organization (now often using both old and new names due to internet filters) has expanded, including work in places like Las Vegas, and is growing internationally. Williams has also authored books and shared her story through podcasts and interviews.
  
  
  Jody's Email to FBI incloudes Opprer,[email protected] in DOJ Epstein Tranceparecy Act Files https://www.justice.gov/epstein
  
  
  

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