There are many reasons why people might sell sex, and those that do, have the right to feel safe and secure.
There are organisations locally and nationally that can help someone who is selling sex. These organisations will treat a person with dignity and will respect their privacy and confidentiality. They will support them if they want to provide information to the police and/or report a crime.
People who do not consent to the activity they engage in are not to be considered sex workers. They are victims of sexual exploitation. People who consent to sexual activity but are subject to control may not be able to give true consent.
Local services
The following organisations are here to support any person selling sex. Please get in touch.
Provide - Offering contraception, treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV care and treatment or related advice in Suffolk.
www.suffolksexualhealthservice.org.uk
0300 303 9982
The Ferns - Offering help for those who have been raped or sexually assaulted in Suffolk.
www.theferns-suffolk.org.uk
0300 123 5058
contact@theferns-suffolk.org.uk
Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline - Support, advice and action on domestic abuse in Suffolk.
www.suffolkdahelpline.org.uk
Free helpline: 0800 977 5690
Phoebe Centre - Specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy and support and counselling services to black and ethnic minority women and children.
www.phoebecentre.org.uk
01473 760966
info@phoebecentre.org.uk
Suffolk Police - You can report a crime online, call 101, or if you are in any immediate danger you should contact the Police on 999
www.suffolk.police.uk
Iris - an NHS run Community Sexual Assault Service provided by Suffolk GP Federation for people in Suffolk who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any point in their lives. The service provides individuals with holistic support and the resources needed to make a positive recovery following sexual assault. You can contact Iris by calling 01473 344937 or emailing sgpfed.suffolkiris@nhs.net
National Services
Beyond the streets - Working with women involved in the UK sex industry. Helping to keep women safe from coercion, violence and abuse.
beyondthestreets.org.uk
0800 133 7870
support@beyondthestreets.org.uk
Ugly Mugs - A UK-wide charity working with sex workers to do research, design and deliver safety tools and to provide support services to people in adult industries.
nationaluglymugs.org
0800 464 7669
admin@nationaluglymugs.org
Unseen - Unseen is a UK charity providing safe houses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.
unseenuk.org
08000 121 700 (24 hour helpline)