Wendy Babcock
Wendy Babcock | |
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| Born | May 29, 1979 Prostitute , sex work activist |
Wendy Babcock (May 29, 1979 – August 9, 2011
Babcock was found dead at her home on August 9, 2011, from an accidental overdose; foul play was not suspected.[1] At the time of her death, she was at work on a memoir, to be released in 2013 to coincide with her graduation from law school.
Work
Babcock chaired the Bad Date Coalition of Toronto, a group that produces a monthly
Babcock co-initiated a partnership with
Babcock took a leave of absence from sex work after her friend and co-worker Lien Pham was murdered on October 13, 2003.[5] In 2002–2003 Babcock began sex worker advocacy while working for Maggie's, a peer-run organization for sex workers.[6] From 2003 to 2010, Babcock worked at Street Health as a harm reduction worker.[7]
In 2008, Babcock received the Inaugural Public Health Champion Award for her work with sex workers.[8] The award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to protecting and promoting the health of Toronto's residents.[4]
In 2009, Babcock began to pursue a J.D. degree at Osgoode Hall Law School.[9] She joined Lover Magazine (a women's sexuality magazine) in 2011 as a writer on sex work issues.[10]
Films
Babcock participated in three films: Sluts: The Documentary,
Babcock worked as a consultant to Kat Dennings for her role as a sex worker in the 2009 film Defendor.
References
- ^ a b Dale, Daniel (10 August 2011). "Prostitute turned Osgoode law student found dead". Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ Carroway, K. (4 March 2009). "Wendy Babcock: All that she can't leave behind". Eye Weekly. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ Dabu, Sheila (2 June 2007). "Prostitutes fund law challenge". Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Public Health Champion Awards recipients named". City of Toronto. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ "Homicide Squad: Unsolved Current Investigation #42/2003". Toronto Police. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ Vasil, Adria (23 October 2003). "Scared Into Silence". Now Magazine. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ "Street Health". 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ "Public Health Champion Awards: Past Winners - 2008". City of Toronto. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ Dale, Daniel (Nov 24, 2009). "From selling sex to Osgoode Hall". Toronto Star. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
- ^ "Wendy Babcock". Lover Magazine. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ "Sluts: The Documentary". Telefilm Canada. 2006. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ^ Hogarth, Glen (12 July 2011). "Where I Stand". Youtube. Retrieved 28 August 2011.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Scarlet Alliance (14 December 2010). "Every Ho I Know Says So". Youtube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ^ Connect with Mark Kelley (24 November 2009). "On a Mission: Wendy Babcock". CBC television. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- ^ Connect with Mark Kelley (3 December 2009). "On a Mission: Paying for Law School". CBC television. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- ^ "16:9 The Bigger Picture: Street Legal". Global News. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
- ^ "Eva's Phoenix". Retrieved 30 August 2011.
External links
- News Articles
- Wendy Babcock: Champion for those without a voice
- Former Child Prostitute Turned Law Student Vows to Change Child Welfare Laws. Citynews; 11 November 2009.
- From Prostitute to Law Student: Wendy Babcock has a new struggle on her hands - paying tuition. Inside Toronto; 19 November 2009.
- We can all benefit from Wendy Babcock's fight. Toronto Star.
- Wendy Babcock Fights for Better Laws. McClungs; April 2010.
- Other articles
- Sex Life Canada; October 2010. Wendy Babcock: 24/7 Inspiration
- What Stripping Taught Me About Feminism. Wendy Babcock; Lover Magazine; May 2011
- Solicitation: Sex Worker Round Table Part 1. Eden Fantasys; June 2011
- Memorial page