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Building Pathways And Support For Sex Workers To Choose Their Future
Christine DeMaria

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Christine DeMaria

Building Pathways And Support For Sex Workers To Choose Their Future
Christine DeMaria

Website

switchcares.org

Year

2023

Organization

SWITCH

Sector

Jobs & Economic Growth

Borough

Manhattan

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

Christine, a survivor and law student, launched SWITCH to provide education, career development, and legal aid for sex workers.

Christine is a survivor of childhood human trafficking, a former stripper, and a second-year law student at New York Law School. In her short life, she has opened and led mixed martial arts schools, toured the US as a comedian, published a book, and …
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Christine launching S.W.I.T.C.H
@switchcaresAugust 7, 2023
Law students are prohibited from offering legal advice for specific matters. However, I am free to use my platform to educate others about their legal rights in general...
“As a lawyer I’ll position myself in front of those that change laws and educate law enforcement about their shortcomings in protecting this population⁠”
Christine DeMaria
2023 David Prize Winner
“Christine has challenged powerful people to seek justice on behalf of women in need.⁠”
Professor Kris Franklin, Esq.
New York Law School
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