The Pivot Blog

Sex Work is Not Human Trafficking: Pivot's Submission to Canada's Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Sex work and human trafficking are not the same. Confusing the two harms those engaged in consensual sex work, who, like all of us, deserve a right to safety and security.

Peter Kim | Jun 01, 2018 | Sex Workers' Rights, Legal Submissions

One year anniversary of Anita Place a milestone for people affected by homelessness in BC

Anita Place has become Canada's longest-standing community-organized, public encampment in living memory

Anna Cooper | May 23, 2018 | Blog, Homes For All

How the mandatory victim fine surcharge harms communities: Our fight at the Supreme Court

This vestige of the Harper government harms people affected by homelessness, sex workers, and those who use drugs. It must be abolished.

Caitlin Shane | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog, Drug Policy Reform

Victim Fine Surcharge Supreme Court of Canada Hearing

The mandatory victim fine surcharge is an unjust law threatening the health and safety of marginalized communities. Listen to our legal arguments as we challenge the law alongside our friends at Rosenberg Kosakoski LLP

Peter Kim | Apr 23, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

SESTA/FOSTA: Censoring sex workers from websites sets a dangerous precedent

The move will threaten the health and safety of sex workers but also the autonomy and freedom of the internet for us all.

Kerry Porth | Apr 19, 2018 | Sex Workers' Rights, Blog

Factum to Supreme Court of Canada on the Victim Fine Surcharge

The mandatory nature of the surcharge threatens the health and safety of marginalized communities.

Peter Kim | Apr 18, 2018 | Drug Policy Reform, Homes For All, Legal Submissions

Pivot Legal Society fights to abolish mandatory ‘victim fine surcharge’ from Criminal Code at Supreme Court of Canada

The surcharge entrenches marginalized communities in poverty and forces them to make choices that threaten their health and safety. It is a dangerous vestige of the Harper government and must go.

Peter Kim | Apr 17, 2018 | Criminalization and Policing, Press Releases, Drug Policy Reform

War on drugs was a failure: former undercover police officer

The war on drugs perpetuates harms and has corrupted the system. It's also completely ineffective. This former undercover cop tells us how and why.

Peter Kim | Apr 04, 2018 | Criminalization and Policing, Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Why drug prohibition is the “radical” policy, not legal regulation

Our current drug policies are fuelling human fatalities and organized crime.

Caitlin Shane | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog, Drug Policy Reform

An incredible commitment to Pivot

Thank you to Rob and his family for believing in Pivot and the work we carry out.

Katie Koncan | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Drug Policy Reform

Vancouver resident pledges $1 million dollars to Pivot Foundation. Money will support initiatives aimed at tackling overdose crisis

Thank you to Rob and his family for believing in #PivotLegal and the work we do helping society's most marginalized communities.

Peter Kim | Mar 12, 2018 | Press Releases, Drug Policy Reform