LOS ANGELES – A new organization created solely by adult industry performers vows to give talent a voice about safety and working conditions within the adult film industry.
According to a formal statement released Tuesday, the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee “gives adult industry talent organized representation in matters that affect performer health, safety and community. By creating unity amongst adult industry talent, APAC hopes to strengthen the industry’s ability to address current issues and concerns.”
The group’s mission is to provide representation for performers within the adult film industry and to protect performers’ rights to safe, professional work environments. To that end, APAC plans to review existing industry-recommended health and safety protocols and initiate new ones as needed.
The organization considers education another primary goal. APAC released an information video, Porn 101, during the Adult Entertainment Expo in January and plans further releases designed to educate adult industry professionals as well as the general public about sexual health and awareness.
“Porn 101 is just the beginning in our endeavor to educate,” APAC member Chanel Preston said. “It’s important for us to help others gain a better awareness for their sexual health in and out of the industry. This will help keep our industry a safer place to work. We care about our health as performers, and it’s time we take more control of it.”
The organization also intends to make continuing-education and communication resources available to the community of performers as a whole. Among the communication efforts: a monthly open meeting during which all talent will be invited to share their needs, concerns and suggestions.
“I think performer education and support are two of the most needed resources for our industry, and I’m happy to do what I can to contribute,” said performer and sex educator Jessica Drake. “I love the idea that APAC is for the performers by the performers and not affiliated with any other organizations. I encourage all performers who want to be involved to reach out to us, come to a meeting and share your thoughts and concerns to help better the business of which we’re all a part.”
More information about APAC is available on the organization’s website, APAC-USA.com. The organization also maintains a presence on Twitter.
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