Sex Workers and Allies Network (SWAN)

Sex Workers & Allies Network is a harm reduction organization based in New Haven, Connecticut. SWAN stands for decriminalization of sex work, abolition of the unjust criminal system, and dignity for all.

SWAN is a program of the CT Harm Reduction Alliance.

Outreach

Harm reduction means meeting people where they are. Our street outreach team distributes supplies and connects folks to services.

Learn more about our mobile outreach van and engagement center.

Advocacy

SWAN advocates for the full decriminalization of sex work and for policies that address the root causes of poverty and marginalization. We believe in “nothing about us without us.”

Learn more about our advocacy work.

Programming

SWAN offers programs for current and former sex workers to gather in community. These include leadership programs, group therapy, focus groups, and more.

Learn more about our current programming.

In these years, I have been trusted to become a SWAN member myself, despite my mental health issues and being homeless. I have spoken on panels about my life, become an outreach worker and an advocate for harm reduction. I have grown as a person, seeing my self esteem soaring, and realizing I am a strong, valuable member of society.

ChristineFormer SWAN Member

Places like this connect us with like-minded people and give us a place to be heard – something we often lack.

JasmineSWAN Member

After a few groups I started to feel real good to have people out here in the streets that are willing to help us sex workers. I feel really blessed to be a part of SWAN.

KimberlySWAN Member

Our volunteers are an important part of our grassroots movement.

Support SWAN’s life-saving work.

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SWAN is honored to be a part of the Yale Women's Center Conference: Our Collective Power! Thank you The Yale Women's Center for welcoming us alongside Trans At Yale, The Peer Defense Project, the Endowment Justice Coalition, Yalies for Palestine, Local 33, and the New Haven Federation of Teachers.

SWAN will be hosting a workshop today at 4pm and there are tons of other awesome speakers and presenters all day today 4/15 and tomorrow 4/16.

Register at tinyurl.com/YWCC-REG
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SWAN is honored to be a part of the Yale Womens Center Conference: Our Collective Power!  Thank you The Yale Womens Center for welcoming us alongside Trans At Yale, The Peer Defense Project, the Endowment Justice Coalition, Yalies for Palestine, Local 33, and the New Haven Federation of Teachers.

SWAN will be hosting a workshop today at 4pm and there are tons of other awesome speakers and presenters all day today 4/15 and tomorrow 4/16. 

Register at tinyurl.com/YWCC-REG

Hi SWAN fam! Our Instagram was unfortunately hacked and deleted which is a huge bummer, but don't fret we're rebuilding a new one. More info and a new Instagram handle coming soon. Thanks y'all ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Sex Workers & Allies Network - SWAN

🚨Overdose alert🚨

We’ve seen an increase in overdoses in our community, particularly caused by fentanyl in the cocaine supply. It’s important to know the signs of an opioid overdose and carry Narcan to intervene and save a life.

If you need resources or support, please call the SWAN van or reach out to us via DMs or email.

#harmreduction #overdose #harmreductionsaveslives #fentanyl #crisis #opioidcrisis #overdoseawareness #narcan #narcansaveslives #NewHaven #Connecticut
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🚨Overdose alert🚨 

We’ve seen an increase in overdoses in our community, particularly caused by fentanyl in the cocaine supply. It’s important to know the signs of an opioid overdose and carry Narcan to intervene and save a life. 

If you need resources or support, please call the SWAN van or reach out to us via DMs or email.  

#harmreduction #overdose #harmreductionsaveslives #fentanyl #crisis #opioidcrisis #overdoseawareness #narcan #narcansaveslives #NewHaven #ConnecticutImage attachment