Participatory research project to see how removing policing against sex work could affect sex workers’ safety, health and access to services in East London
London, England
Joined May 2017
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East London Project retweeted
Today is the 18th annual International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers #IDEVASW. Each year, the sex work community globally come together to mourn those we have lost due to stigma, marginalisation and a lack of societal protection.
#IDEVASW21
ALT A black background with white text. The text reads "international day to end violence against sex workers. 17th december 2021. #IDEVASW21". The red NUM logo is in the centre of the screen,
East London Project retweeted
Today is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers #IDEVASW. We have so many to remember, and so many to honour in the continued fight for justice. @ProstitutesColl @SexWorkHive and @AfricanGr protest today the murder of Agnes Wanjiru @MinistryofDefen
East London Project retweeted
Today is #TransDayOfRemembrance . We have published a blog on our Members' Area from @RAD_NUM member Luna, who discusses their thoughts on the day, and how all of us can work to end harms against trans people.
NUM members can read the blog here: nationaluglymugs.org/safety_…
ALT A brown-skinned feminine person holding a trans pride flag in a defiant stance. The text reads "I remember my first TDOR vigil like it was yesterday. I wished that night that next year would be better. Next year it wouldn’t take us a solid 20 minutes just to read the list of names. Next year we’d be done before sundown and the list of names would fit on a postage stamp. Next year would be better."
East London Project retweeted
A new study on the experiences of sex workers in London finds that one-in-five have experienced police violence; rising to 42% for outdoor workers. It also finds that police enforcement, including against clients, increases sex workers' risk of violence: sti.bmj.com/content/early/20…
East London Project retweeted
This practice runs contrary to current @PoliceChiefs guidance that states displacement should be avoided for welfare and safety of sex workers & advocates a victim-centred approach to build trust acknowledging sex workers’ vulnerabilities.
East London Project retweeted
Sex workers on the street were targeted by police through displacement from work areas (77%), cautions or arrests (70%) or experiencing police violence (42%). Recent arrest or displacement from a work location were associated with increased risk of violence from clients & others.
East London Project retweeted
Important new @EastLdnProject research we gave input into finds:
▶️More than 1 in 5 sex workers faced violence from police
▶️1/2 experienced recent physical or sexual violence from clients
▶️4 in 10 faced violence from others in the local community
sti.bmj.com/content/early/20…
East London Project retweeted
Brilliant&important research please share @ISWRN1 @sexworkreshub @SWAIIreland @NottRedProject @RedUmbrellaCL @GaynorTrueman1 @ResearchLex @ryan_paulryan @GillianWylie7 @dottymurf @adeline_whitney @Academicmam @lu72 @liminologist @Planographer thanx @pippagrenfell @rs643_rachel – at Cork, Ireland
New research alert! Our @LSHTM study in @STI_BMJ found that more than one in five sex workers have faced recent verbal, physical or sexual violence from police officers.
sti.bmj.com/content/early/20…
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East London Project retweeted
Such an important study. Congrats all!
See our full study for more detail 👉sti.bmj.com/content/early/20…
@JocelynElmes @rs643_rachel @pippagrenfell @jogwalker10 @lucyvplatt @maggieoneill9 @opendoorsnhs @HomertonSHS @RosieCa27236598 @NIHRresearch @NationalUglyMug @GlobalSexWork @sexworkreshub @ProstitutesColl @SexWorkHive
East London Project retweeted
Our new research found #sexwork ers' safety and mental health were affected by finances, housing and encounters with #police. Sex workers faced high levels of violence including from police which often went unreported. Many felt they wouldn't be treated fairly or taken seriously.
New research alert! Our @LSHTM study in @STI_BMJ found that more than one in five sex workers have faced recent verbal, physical or sexual violence from police officers.
sti.bmj.com/content/early/20…
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East London Project retweeted
Important study. Violence, anxiety/depression are linked to poverty, unstable housing and police enforcement. We need to modify laws to allow sex workers to work safely and increase availability of housing and mental health services.
New research alert! Our @LSHTM study in @STI_BMJ found that more than one in five sex workers have faced recent verbal, physical or sexual violence from police officers.
sti.bmj.com/content/early/20…
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East London Project retweeted
Excellent research into the lack of police protection, violence and homelessness that street-based sex workers faced in London between 2018/19.
The thread below outlines key findings, but the results are definitely worth reading yourself.
New research alert! Our @LSHTM study in @STI_BMJ found that more than one in five sex workers have faced recent verbal, physical or sexual violence from police officers.
sti.bmj.com/content/early/20…
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East London Project retweeted
RT-ing this evergreen research from my colleagues at @EastLdnProject because, especially when it comes to protecting the most marginalised communities, evidence should always trump (even the most well meaning of) opinions.
Evidence “clearly shows” that criminalising sex workers, incl. clients, leads to increased risk of:
1️⃣ sexual/physical violence, across 5,204 participants
2️⃣ infection w HIV/STI, 12,506 participants
3️⃣ condomless sex, 9,447 participants
— @EastLdnProject
journals.plos.org/plosmedici…
East London Project retweeted
Sex work is work, sex workers are workers and much like many workers, our jobs are affected by Covid-19. Many marginalised and vulnerable people are affected by the pandemic #SupportSafeSexWork
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East London Project retweeted
If you're an online worker, come to this unique opportunity to have a chat about safety issues with 'shot-callers.' Exclusive to @NationalUglyMug members & those vouched for by @NUM_RAD @ProstitutesColl @SWARM_North @SexWorkHive @SWAIIreland @UmbrellaLane @ScotPep #sexwork
Reminder: Register for a private event in Manchester 5 July 1-5pm by Monday! Go to uknswp.org/um/wp-login.php?r… Click 'Event' for details. If you can't attend, submit your questions for our guests. Some travel funds still available. #sexwork
East London Project retweeted
Fantastic seeing @KateNambiar and @TransHealthUK today for their lecture on trans and non binary sexual health services. I left feeling inspired and appreciative of their dedication to the health and well-being for the community!
East London Project retweeted
ATTENTION: Have you signed this yet? Decriminalise prostitution to promote safety - Petitions #decrim #makeallwomensafe petition.parliament.uk/petit…
East London Project retweeted
Objects of Desire in Berlin opens Thursday 07.03 at @GayMuseum with performances from @lukeneocamp and more! bit.ly/2UJd3Xy
Image: Screenshot from 'Cycling in Latex', Berlin 2019
East London Project retweeted
Hey amazing strippers and allies! I hope you can come out and march with us tomorrow for International Women's Day, we need to get our voices out there and cause some joyful disruption in central London. We are... facebook.com/335178040020752…
East London Project retweeted
Laura Watson on @BBCWomansHour today 10am talking about our new campaign #makeallwomensafe.
📻 At 10am: Should sex work be decriminalised? A new campaign #makeallwomensafe is launched by @ProstitutesColl.. We speak to Laura Watson from the organisation & @fiona_broadfoot, founder of Build a Girl Project ➡️ bbc.in/2EfkQFL
