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Should Paying for Sex Be a Crime?

Should Paying for Sex Be a Crime?

Update: 2025-09-16
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Melanie Thompson of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and Kaytlin Bailey of Old Pros debate the resolution, "Paying for sex should be a crime."


Thompson is arguing in favor of the resolution. She is the chief advocacy and outreach officer at the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women International, an organization working against the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls.


Bailey is arguing against the resolution and is the founder and executive director of Old Pros, a non-profit media organization that uses storytelling to advocate for sex workers' rights. She is also the host of The Oldest Profession Podcast.


The debate is moderated by Soho Forum director Gene Epstein.


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Should Paying for Sex Be a Crime?

Should Paying for Sex Be a Crime?

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