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English Green

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A Statement against violence on sex workers
« on: 20 June 2019, 09:27:54 pm »
Hi ladies

There has been many discussions on here about some punters and robbers attitudes towards us that violence or abuse can happen because we will not report it to police. ( my attacker could not believe i reported him to police he said as much i do not give a shit and police would laugh at me and he can carry on doing as he like to many) I spoke to a few ladies friends of friends that have statements on there advertising platforms to make things clear that horrible behaviour or robbery etc will be reported they seem to think it has helped them so i am putting this statement here for anyone that might feel the benefit of putting this on there website, profiles etc. I am not saying it will cure the problem or stop every single dirt bag but i think it will make some re think taking advantage of us if they know we will take it further.

Feel free to copy below if you are interested in highlighting this serious issue that is getting worse or use what bits you want or take out/add stuff to it.



Unsavoury characters and violent behaviour.

Most of my clients are lovely men with not a bad bone in there body and just want a relaxed booking filled with fun but unfortunately a small percentage of men that book escorts and women i know of in this industry have been known to become aggressive with them and think it is ok to behave in a manner that they might not do with a non escort. Aggressive behaviour where i feel threatened or are threatened or hurt will result in police being called. The same laws apply to us as anybody else and the same punishments. Too many women have been hurt, robbed, blackmailed or threatened and the culprits believe they will not call the police, well a lot will and have done resulting in hefty prison sentences.

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #1 on: 20 June 2019, 10:10:33 pm »
Thank you for the above EG.

Hope you are ok.

Since reading about these robberies  i have been very worried. I am getting so paranoid when on tour that every man that calls and books me sounds and looks like a robber, Im literally shaking and relived when they have gone.


I will add something to my profile.

Thank you again.

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #2 on: 21 June 2019, 10:43:08 pm »
Unfortunately a small minority of men do not care if you are an escort or not.
Violence against women in relationships happen too. (and of course violence from women to male partners).
Anyone convicted of assault (physical or psychological) should be banged up for years. If they think they can get away with it, it will be a green light for them to assault someone else.
The more it is reported the better but it is up to the justice system and Government to get their act together.




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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #3 on: 21 June 2019, 10:47:38 pm »
What would I write on my profile in ref to potential assaults robberies that I would not hesitate to involve the police ? Would It make a huge difference ?

English Green

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #4 on: 22 June 2019, 11:17:26 am »
What would I write on my profile in ref to potential assaults robberies that I would not hesitate to involve the police ? Would It make a huge difference ?

I cannot say how much difference it will make but the ones that do genuinely believe we scared and too embarrassed to call police might re think trying something.

One woman i know has said she feels it has made a big difference plus educated some thick ones that think we cannot call police because being an indie or working from a hotel is illegal.

There could be some that might not care but i am sure there will some that it will put off. I believe my attacker would not have done it if he knew i would call police, he had been getting away with it for ages with nobody calling police so makes sense for him to carry on.

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #5 on: 22 June 2019, 07:03:03 pm »
I simply make it clear with a link to NUM donation page.

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #6 on: 22 June 2019, 09:06:48 pm »
Great statement, EG and thank you for posting this!

Brainstorming other ways of phrasing this:

- In a rare and sad case of inappropriate or threatening behaviour, I will make use of all security measures and this includes contacting the Police.

- The lovely majority of you won't need reminding of this, but for the sake of occasional bad apples, I would like to make clear that sex work is perfectly legal and the Police and other support networks are very helpful when any crime needs to be reported. Now, that we have this bit covered, let's get on with more pleasant aspects of our time together...

- Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Try to misbehave
And the Police will get you.

 :D

- Being discreet is at the core of my work, however, in case of threatening or harassing behaviour, I will make sure that the Police and all support networks will be informed.

English Green

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #7 on: 22 June 2019, 10:57:50 pm »
Great statement, EG and thank you for posting this!

Brainstorming other ways of phrasing this:

- In a rare and sad case of inappropriate or threatening behaviour, I will make use of all security measures and this includes contacting the Police.

- The lovely majority of you won't need reminding of this, but for the sake of occasional bad apples, I would like to make clear that sex work is perfectly legal and the Police and other support networks are very helpful when any crime needs to be reported. Now, that we have this bit covered, let's get on with more pleasant aspects of our time together...

- Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Try to misbehave
And the Police will get you.

 :D

- Being discreet is at the core of my work, however, in case of threatening or harassing behaviour, I will make sure that the Police and all support networks will be informed.

Yes i think you can put whatever you think is best just getting message across is enough and can show you are not someone willing to take shit if you get it.

A lot of businesses and doctors, hospitals even letting agents i have seen these notices so why not sex industry which gets more oddballs then most.

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #8 on: 22 June 2019, 11:08:38 pm »
I often think violence against women or men is sadly common.
There are unhinged men or anyone/people who have entitled attitude

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #9 on: 22 June 2019, 11:13:31 pm »
All these suggestions are awesome, some lovely person messaged me to add something I put on another thread

*** Zero tolerance on abusive behaviour, police will be called if necessary ***

I think anything that makes these cunts think twice has to be a positive thing.  :)

I've seen similar notices out and about too and EG you are right, our industry does seem to attract more weirdos than others. The nature of what we do makes us vulnerable whether we like it or not, whatever precautions we take. Standing up for ourselves and making it clear that we don't take any shit might actually drum home the message that it won't be tolerated and no, cunt, you WON'T get away with it.

English Green

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #10 on: 22 June 2019, 11:20:49 pm »
Yep the ones getting there ugly mugs in the papers for being escort robbers is great it does spread the word and punters living locally can read the papers of someone getting a prison sentence.

The media are an important tool for naming and shaming.

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Re: A Statement against violence on sex workers
« Reply #11 on: 23 June 2019, 12:32:35 am »
My first tab on my profile says” please read” and in that is a sentence that says, roughly,  “polite reminder: For my safety, i do not keep any money in my premises, payments are taken off site after each booking. Any violence will be reported to the police, I am a member of NUM and names and numbers of dangerous people are shared”

Not sure if it’s deterred anyone who would have come to attack me, but I do know people have read it because I’ve had a handful of clients ask me if I’ve had any trouble because they’ve read that statement on my profile

I too am really paranoid recently about every client and I’m on total high alert during every booking. Total relief after each guy has finished and left. My anxiety is through the roof at the moment every day that I work :(