Hi Folks,

We're a long established project for CIS-female and trans women working in the sex industry who work or live in Leeds. We provide non-judgmental, free and confidential  info & support for workers in all sectors of the sex industry  including independent, agency escorts & other adult service providers.  We've had to change how we deliver our services during the Covid 19 crisis to protect the health of the sex work community and Basis staff and volunteers.  But we are still here for you.


Getting and Staying in touch with Basis:

At the moment get in touch by  (mobile) phone contact 07710 304 306 and/or the office phone  0113 – 243 0036 (our office is closed but the phone is answered). You can also get in touch via Facebook @BasisYorkshire1 and/or Twitter (@BasisSexwork)  and we will also have netreach (live chat service via our website – open most afternoons 1-4pm– look for the chat button at the right hand side bottom of the screen  www.basisyorkshire.org.uk/sex-work-project/  (please check our social media feeds for details). How ever you choose to get in touch with us  we're here to offer a listening ear at this when we know there is a lot of  hardship, worry and anxiety.

Some of the things we can help with are;


Listening ear emotional support
Info about how local sexual health services are operating during Covid 19 & put you in touch with our sexual health nurse.
Info about how local services for people who use substances are operating during the crisis and support to access
Safer sex supplies
Info about our program of virtual zoom groups which are taking place.
Benefits info & support
Support with applications to SWARM hardship funds
Support if you have been a victim of crime



As things keep changing keep an eye on our Covid 19 page  www.basisyorkshire.org.uk/corona-virus/

Take care.

The Basis Team

Hi Kinky Vixen

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you but I totally overlooked your message by mistake.  We at Genesis cover Leeds and Bradford Working Women's cover Bradford, so if you can get to either Leeds or Bradford you are more than welcome to use either service.  Genesis contact telephone number is 0113 2430036 and Bradford Working Women's is 01274 322393. Also there is the Sweet Project in Huddersfield and you can contact them on 01924 431492.
If you need any more information please get in touch.

Best wishes

Emily

Alongside our outreach work, Basis Sex Work Project/ formally Genesis also offers a service called New Futures. The New Futures project specializes in working with women who have identified they wish to make positive changes and can help in areas such as health, keeping safe, exiting sex work, exploring employment/volunteering opportunities and training. For further information please contact Helina on 0113 2430036/07506490534 or via email: helina.majid@basisyorkshire.org.uk   

Look forward to hearing from you

Helina

Hello everyone,

Basis Sex Work Project now has a brand new office and is no longer based at Oxford Chambers. Our new address is 94 North Street, LS2 7PN. We have lots more space and exciting things in the pipeline for our drop-in room. We will also be further developing peer and sex-worker led initiatives. We look forward to seeing old and new faces!

Thanks,
The Basis Team

Hello my name is Taylor and I am the Independent Sexual Violence & Domestic Violence support worker (ISVA /IDVA).  If you have experienced Sexual and or Domestic violence,  I can support you with the criminal justice process, pre court visits, and be with you whilst you are needed in court. Help you understand your rights, and link in with the police ? if you choose to report.  If you don?t choose to report I can still support you. 

I provide emotional support, advice on safer sex working, sexual heath, information on your rights, and practical support with helping you access appropriate services for your needs. 

Basis is a sex worker rights and harm reduction based organisation.  We recognise the diversity of people in the sex industry and for people who want some sort of information & support from us, we will work around your specific needs.

For those who experience domestic violence or crimes against them, (whether work related or not),  we know these impact on people in different ways and people have different ways of dealing with them.  I am therefore committed to supporting people on their individual needs and wishes.

If you want some more information, or to talk about the support we can offer, please get in touch
Taylor.austinlittle@basisyorkshire.org.uk
Mobile 07495516926 / Office number 01132430036

basisyorkshire.org.uk/sex-work-project

Hi Folks,

If you live or work in Leeds (even if passing on tour) we're here for you.  If you need to get in touch Emily Turner is always a good starting point she works with people mainly in the online and indoor sector.  Contact her by email: emily.turner@basisyorkshire.org.uk or text/whatsapp 07710304306   Our office number is: 01132430036

Also we're on live chat every Tuesday afternoon between 1.30 and 5.30 pm. Just go to our website at this page and click on chat with us in the right hand bottom corner  http://basisyorkshire.org.uk/sex-work-project/

Please do get in touch if you have any queries or ideas about how we could improve the services we provide.

We are excited to introduce #17daysofaction, that will run from which will run from 1st - 17th December, with a series of events throughout this time to mark December 17th. We are keen to raise funds to support our service in providing support for sex workers who have experienced or are experiencing violence or abuse, as well as raising awareness in the community to prevent further violence. 

For those of you who don't know, December 17th is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Sadly, since 1990, 180 sex workers have been murdered since 1990; 29 sex workers were murdered in the last 10 years.
We are extending our #17daysofaction to all to come and get involved in any of the events (See our website for more information: http://basisyorkshire.org.uk/about-us/17daysofaction-end-violence-sexworkers/). Please also join us on twitter or other social media sites with our hastag #17daysofaction to show support, helping to facilitate conversations about this.

Basis provides a specialist IDVA/ISVA (Independent Domestic Violence / Sexual Violence Advisor) service for sex workers. If you are experiencing domestic violence/abuse or have in the past, if you have been raped, sexually assaulted or  experienced any form of sexual violence we can support you. Please feel free to get in touch with Taylor, who is our IDVA/ISVA worker, via text, WhatsApp or phone call on 07495516926. For further information please see: http://basisyorkshire.org.uk/sex-work-project/isva-services/

We'd love to hear from you if you'd like to get involved in any way!

The Basis Team! X


Background to the International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers (Dec. 17)

The International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers was created to call attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers and to remember those who have been murdered. It was originally created by The sex workers outreach project in the US  as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the ?Green River Killer? in USA, convicted of the murders of 49 women and believed to have killed at least  71. 17th December has grown to be a global event, where sex workers, sex work support projects and their supporters come together in towns and cities around the world to remember victims of violence and reinforce the message that crimes against sex workers will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be brought to justice.  Please see http://www.december17.org/ if you would like to read more about the day
 

Happy Valentines day to you all!!  Did you know it was national condom day was yesterday?  We give out 100's of condoms each week to women working in Leeds, as well as lube, sponges, and STI testing.  If you would like us to come out and visit you for testing or condoms deliveries (limited amount for free, otherwise you can buy in bulk at cost price).  We run a drop in every Monday from 1-4 at our office, and we are on live chat every Tuesday afternoon!