The Washtenaw County prosecutor announces that the office will no longer prosecute collaborative sex workers

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office will no longer prosecute those who work for consensus in the sex industry.

“We are focused on crime that really hurts the community,” said Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit.

Applications will not be submitted against sexual workers with consent.

“We say, we do not charge the mere exchange of money for money,” Savit said.

The prosecutor will continue to file cases against human traffickers and those who want to keep people against them.

Sandra Ramocan works closely with sex workers at the organization ‘Alternative for girls’ and she believes that this is a step in the right direction – as long as the sex is completely consistent.

‘As an agency we say it’s good, you know, because when we work with these sex work survivors, they come to us for services. These criminal records follow them, “said Ramocan.

‘I have no tolerance for human traffickers. This will be a priority in our prosecutor’s office. We will go after them. “This policy is aimed at ensuring that we do not see an increase in human trafficking and that we are aware of it when it is underway,” Savit said.

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