It is estimated that there are between 60, and 80, sex workers in the UK, the majority women, working either on the streets, or more commonly now in a variety of indoor environments.
The number of sex workers in the UK is estimated to be around 72, with about 32, working in London. An estimated sex workers were murdered between and There were 1, victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation in and in April to June following implementation of the Modern Slavery Act The latest report from the Home Affairs Committee covers key findings and legislation around prostitution, To read this report please see the link below: www.
All too frequently violent rapes of sex workers are unreported and unfortunately we can all recall the tragic murders of sex workers in recent times. The dangers that accompany sex workers are in plain sight and make those involved in sex work vulnerable from attack and abuse.
As organisations and individuals we have a responsibility to safeguard people within our communities who are vulnerable and it is this responsibility which is driving the work within the North East area. Shine work alongside Changing Lives, the police and also other partner agencies to deliver group support to women working in the adult sex industry across the North East.
These groups offer women the chance to talk about their sexual health needs, clients and also to give them the chance to talk about anything affecting them currently.
