Lectures, Presentations and Interviews

Jill has given countless lectures from 2001 to 2010 on topics ranging from sex trafficking to sex worker advocacy to first person view of the sex industry as a former sex slave. She has presented at for some of the top universities in the country as well as for rape crisis centers, television and radio. Her approach is down to earth, authentic and at times humorous. She is available for lecture engagements. Email, etc.

Academic Lectures

“Criminalizing Prostitution – The Social Ripple Effect”, University of North Carolina, Women’s Studies, 2009

“Why A Former Sex Trafficking Victim Advocates for Sex Worker Rights”, Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy, 2009

“The Sex Industry, In the First Person”, Meredith College, Department of Sociology, 2009

“Sex Worker Rights – Addressing Violence”, Duke University, Program in Women’s Studies, Program in the Study of Sexualities and the Department of Cultural Anthropology, 2008

“Sex Workers Against Rape – A Rights Based Approach”, Duke University, Women’s Center, 2005

“Prostitution – Beyond Hollywood”, College of St. Catherine’s (with Yvonne Haller), 2003

“Prostitution & Trafficking – Understand the Complexity”, Keynote Speaker, College of William and Mary, 2003

“Sex Work, a Nuanced Approach to Constructive Social Change”, Keynote Speaker, James Madison University, 2004

“Beyond Theory – Prostitution in First Person”, North Dakota State College of Science, sponsored by Three Rivers Crisis Center, 2002

“Rape and Violence are Not Occupational Hazards”, Mayville State University & Campus Violence Prevention Office & WEAV Project, Mayville, ND, 2002

General Audience Presentations

“Prostitution and Overcoming Violence – One Woman’s Story”, Simpson Women’s Shelter, Minneapolis, MN, 2002

“Prostitution and Overcoming Violence – One Woman’s Story”, Volunteers of America – Women’s Recovery Center, Shoreview, MN, 2002

“Beyond Pretty Woman”, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2001

“Prostitution and Sexual Violence: Why they Matter”, University of Iowa, sponsored by The Rape Victim Advocacy Program, 2002

“A Patient Not Seen – Prostitution, Coercion and Medical Awareness”, University of Minnesota, Program in Human Rights and Medicine, 2001

“Because Humans are Involved – Addressing Violence Against Prostitutes”, Keynote Speaker at University of Minnesota, Program Against Sexual Violence, 2002

Conference Presentations:

“Working With Diverse Communities to Support Decriminalization”, Las Vegas, NV, 2007
North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services, Bismarck, ND, 2004
“Applying Harm Reduction Techniques to the Sex Industry”, Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault, Charlottesville, VA, 2003
“A Contemporary Solution to an Age Old Problem”, Minnesota Social Service Association, 2002
“Protecting Our Children, Working Together Toward Ending Child Prostitution”, United States Department of Justice, Washington DC, 2002
“A Case for Civility & Contemporary Solution to an Age-Old Problem”, St. Louis County Human Service Conference, MO, 2002
“Human Trafficking and Sex Work: A Rights-based Approach” (co-presented with Susan Lopez) , Toledo, OH, 2001

Panel Discussions and Debates:

“Perspectives on Feminism & Pornography”, College of William and Mary, 2008
“Working With Youth That Have Been Sexually Exploited”, Family & Children’s Services Pride Program, 2002
“A Violent Reality of Homelessness”, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless 2001

Training Presentations:

12th & 10th Annual Street Outreach Workers Conference, Austin, TX Workshop, 2004 & 2006
Department of Corrections, Anoka County, MN, 2004
Sexual Violence Center, Minneapolis, MN 2002, 2003
Alexandra House, Blaine, MN 2001-2003
Songidee Biimadaziwin Sexual Assault Coalition, MN 2002
Indian Women’s Resource Center, Minnesota
Three Rivers Crisis Center, Wahpeton, ND 2002
The Body Shop, Sexual Assault and Prevention Awareness Training, Edina, MN, 2002
Montrail County Law Enforcement regional training, (2002)
Media

Call In Appearance, 630 WPRO, Dan Yorke Show, Jill Brenneman
Guest Appearance, KMUD, Wednesday Night Talk, Amanda Brooks, Jill Brenneman
Guest Appearance, Rock 102 WAQY Springfield, Bax and O’Brien Show, Jill Brenneman
Media Interview, Free Speech Radio News, Jill Brenneman
Guest Appearance, The Mike Reagan Show, Jill Brenneman
Media Interview, WMNN, Minnesota News Network, Jill Brenneman
Guest Appearance, Iowa Pubic Radio affiliate WSUI AM 910, syndicated program Iowa Talks, Jill Brenneman
Excerpts of Published Material, Lifetime Television, Jill Brenneman and Katherine DePasquale
Media Interview, Lead Story, WCCO, CBS affiliate, Minneapolis, MN, Jill Brenneman
Media Interview, KTSP Channel 5, Eyewitness News, Jill Brenneman
Consultant, CBS News, 48 Hours, Jill Brenneman
Guest Appearance on nationally syndicated television program Talk or Walk, Jill Brenneman