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4 results foundAuthor: Harding, Rachel Title: Sex Work: Abuse or Choice? The Experiences of Framework's Women Residents Summary: ‘Sex work: abuse or choice’ was in response to the concern that sex working women were regarded only as anti-social behaviour problems. Anecdotally, Framework staff had said that the sex working women resident at projects had typically experienced significant and traumatic abuse, and were presenting at services with complex needs. The study set out to test the hypothesis that the sex working women had indeed experienced abuse, and were presenting with complex needs. In particular, it sought to find out whether a woman’s experience of abuse influenced her decision to sex work. In devising the study and making recommendations following the findings, Framework and POW2 have worked together to raise awareness of the issues faced by sex workers, promote appropriate support and service provision, and seek to establish a safe house for sex working women in Nottingham. The study found much disturbing information about the abuse and the complex needs of the women interviewed. The detailed findings of the report, and especially the statistics, can make shocking reading. However, what cannot be forgotten is that the findings each tell a story of the women interviewed, for whom life has been, in some cases, unbelievably difficult. It is hoped that this research report will be a means of understanding the problems some women have lived, and what effects these have had on them and their ability to cope now. It is therefore important to consider which appropriate response and at what appropriate pace is to be made to the enormous need presented by the women interviewed, some of which they spoke about for the first time. Details: Nottingham, UK: Framework, 2005. 48p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 16, 2012 at: http://www.ndvf.org.uk/files/document/1043/original.pdf Year: 2005 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.ndvf.org.uk/files/document/1043/original.pdf Shelf Number: 125623 Keywords: Abused WomenDomestic ViolenceProstitutesProstitutionSex Workers (U.K.) |
Author: Hudson, Patricia Title: Men and Boys: Selling Sex in the Bradford District Summary: This report provides a summary of key findings from a study commissioned by Yorkshire MESMAC exploring the experiences and needs of men and boys who are involved in selling sex in the Bradford district. This study consisted of three related projects outlined below. Project A: Survey of Agencies in the Bradford Area The first author conducted an interviewbased survey of 31 representatives from 21 local statutory and voluntary sector agencies exploring their perceptions of the issue of men and boys involved in selling sex, and considering ways in which local services could best respond to their needs. Responses indicated that: - 78% of agency representatives believed that young men selling sex in the Bradford area was an issue that needed to be addressed. - 52% of agency representatives had direct evidence of young men who were involved in selling sex in the Bradford area. - 87% felt that action should be taken to address the issue of young men involved in selling sex in the Bradford area. Suggestions offered are outlined on page 9. Project B: Local Awareness of Men Selling Sex Thirty-seven men under the age of 40 completed a short questionnaire (Appendix 2) exploring their levels of awareness and possible involvement in selling/purchasing sexual services. Results indicated that: - Adverts for men selling sex had been observed by gay/bisexual and heterosexual men in the Bradford district. - One-third of gay/bisexual men and one young heterosexual man had been approached by a man and offered sex for money on more than one occasion. - 10% of the gay/bisexual men surveyed reported having sold sex. Executive Summary - Reasons for offering sexual services or receiving payment for sex included being pressurized to perform in pornographic videos or pictures, or receiving shelter/accommodation for the night. Project C: Men Selling Sex Seven men who sell or have sold sex in the Bradford area were interviewed by the first author using a structured interview schedule (see Appendix 3). Responses suggested that: - Sex with young men under the age of 16 is sought by men in the Bradford area. - Men who sell sex on the streets have less control over the types of sex for which payment is offered than those who are house/flat/hotel-based. - Men who sell sex on the streets face much more violence than those who sell sex from a house/flat/hotel. - Selling sex on the streets often follows a chance encounter with an exploitative older man during teenage years. - Selling sex from a house/flat tends to be a deliberate decision by older men. Recommendations - Provision of a local support service responding to the needs of men and boys who are involved in selling sex. - Commission further research exploring the issues highlighted in the report. Details: York, UK: York St. John College of the University of Leeds, 2002. 32p. Source: Internet Resource: Social Inclusion & Diversity: Research into Practice, No. 1: Accessed September 25, 2012 at: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/2706 Year: 2002 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/2706 Shelf Number: 126453 Keywords: Male ProstitutesProstitutionSex Workers (U.K.) |
Author: PEER Research Team Title: Exploring the Lives of Sex Workers in Tyne and Wear Summary: The overall aim of the PEER project is to provide a robust evidence base regarding the experiences and service needs of women engaging in sex work in Tyne and Wear, in order to inform local knowledge, policy and practice in this area. Specifically, the research objectives are: • To document the lives and experiences of women selling sex in Tyne and Wear • To explore the women’s experiences of service provision in Tyne and Wear • To consult stakeholders about their knowledge and involvement in strategic decision-making and service provision in the context of sex work, and • To produce a number of targeted recommendations in relation to local policy and service provision in the context of sex work. The research was conducted using a peer-led methodology; 36 interviews were completed by peer researchers with women working as escorts (n=14), women engaged in opportunistic or survival sex work (n=20) and one women who had been trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation. One interview was also completed with a male escort. In addition 15 stakeholder interviews and one focus group were completed by the peer researchers in partnership with the academic research team. Details: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Northern Rock Foundations, 2013. 86p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed FEbruary 13, 2013 at: http://www.nr-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/PEER_finalreport_full_v1_2.pdf Year: 2013 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.nr-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/PEER_finalreport_full_v1_2.pdf Shelf Number: 127600 Keywords: ProstitutesProstitutionSex Workers (U.K.) |
Author: Sagar, Tracey Title: The Student Sex Work Project Research Summary Summary: Student Sex Work Project was carried out over a three year period (June 2012 - June 2015). The project brought together key partners and agencies/organisations to work with student sex workers to enhance understanding on student involvement in the sex industry and to develop e-health services for student sex workers, as well as guidance and training for Higher Education (HE) and external stakeholders where appropriate. Furthermore, in reaching student sex workers, the project also targeted the broader student population and provided sexual health information to this cohort. The Student Sex Work Project thus clearly entailed far more than the acquisition of new knowledge. This report however focuses on the research element of the project only. It is anticipated that the project's experiences of service provision will be incorporated into future guidance and training packages. The project had two key research aims: 1. To generate new knowledge on student sex work across Wales specifically and the remainder of the UK generally. Particularly, we were interested in the extent and characteristics of students' engagement in the sex industry as well as their motivations, experiences and needs; 2. To consider the need for policy, guidance and training to encourage the provision of appropriate assistance and support for student sex workers (through services such as student wellbeing and student support within HE in Wales). Sex work is defined in terms of 'the exchange of sexual services, performances, or products for material compensation' (Weitzer 2010:1) and thus refers to a wide range of possible activities. Throughout the report distinction is made between direct sex work (popularly understood as 'prostitution') and indirect sex work (sexual services that do not involve a direct and intimate contact with a client such as erotic dancing, webcam services, porn acting, glamour modelling). In addition organisational and auxiliary roles within the sex industry are also taken into account (such as escort manager or receptionist in a parlour) when measuring the overall extent of students' involvement in the sex industry as a whole. Details: Swansea, Wales, UK: Swansea University, 2015. 44p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 16, 2015 at: http://www.thestudentsexworkproject.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TSSWP-Research-Summary-English.pdf Year: 2015 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.thestudentsexworkproject.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TSSWP-Research-Summary-English.pdf Shelf Number: 135255 Keywords: PornographyProstitutesProstitutionSex IndustrySex Workers (U.K.) |