Christine DeMaria

Christine is a rising second-year law student at New York Law School, a survivor of childhood human trafficking, and a stripper. A fierce advocate, Christine is breaking down barriers for sex workers who want to transition into economically sustainable careers.

SWITCH (Sex Workers In Transition Compassion Home) is Christine’s innovative approach to education, career development, and legal representation for sex workers and survivors of human trafficking. Christine envisions a world where everyone is priceless. Christine is working to establish the first legal clinic of its kind in America. This clinic will provide free legal representation, lobby to change and strengthen relevant laws, and legal support to establish a union for sex workers.