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On top of items like soap, shampoo and hygiene products, "harm reduction" items like clean syringes and condoms are also available for people using the centre.
She said the people who use The Sanctuary so far are women between the ages of 23 and early 60s. "If they want to exit (the industry), then we will support them on that journey, and if they still want to come in, do sex work, then we'll also support them in that how can you be safe while you're working," she said.įredericks said the centre is open to anyone who works in the sex trade regardless of gender. She said an important part of The Sanctuary is meeting people where they are. While Fredericks works with people who want to leave sex work, "our goal is not to move people out of sex work." "Also we are going to have a get-together, a gathering with the people that do use the space, and ask them what else they want to see here," she said. "Are there any programs they'd like to see? A self-defence course, it may be employment skills, resume building, whatever they want to see." Harm reduction For example, she plans to offer trauma counselling. People visiting The Sanctuary can post warnings to others in the industry on the 'bad johns list.' (Pierre Richard/Radio Canada)įredericks said she is relieved the centre is now open but wants to expand the hours and services.
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