Interview with Andrea Heinz

*Trauma Trigger Warning* This episode was an eye opening look at the sex industry and society. We discuss an insider view to licensed and regulated sex work. This was an outstanding discussion that will provide different perspectives on what can be a polarizing topic.

RESOURCES:
Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP)
Alberta Indigenous Mental Health Support 1-888-495-6588
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Support 780-423-4121
Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence 1-866-403-8000
Bedford Decision: https://www.constitutionalstudies.ca/2014/06/canada-ag-v-bedford-canadas-prostitution-laws-found-unconstitutional/

Andrea Heinz – On Exiting from Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Insights from Sex Trade Experienced Persons: https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/dignity/vol5/iss1/8/?fbclid=IwAR18BxPX1wf4D6Ypx4_YdwsrjXtefEjyt0xWlF0LPwl8hUSOTP6W-RyVPsA

ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS:
EPS: Edmonton Police Service
ICE Unit: Internet Child Exploitation Unit of Edmonton Police