They can be really scary people

The BBC November 13:

Durham University has defended its decision to offer training sessions to help students involved in sex work.

Further Education Minister Michelle Donelan had accused it of “legitimising a dangerous industry which thrives on the exploitation of women”.

But the university said it was acting responsibly by offering students advice on how to stay safe.

Last week its students’ union offered staff and students guidance for people involved in the sex industry.

The best way to stay safe is not to sell access to your body to anyone willing to pay. The danger is inherent.

November 18:

Last week Durham University defended its students’ union’s decision to offer training sessions to those working in the industry alongside their studies.

Anna said she would have found training helpful as “there were times where I felt quite scared of what I was doing”.

She said she had a support network of other sex workers her age but said many felt “quite isolated” and she was sometimes threatened.

“They can be really scary people and you can find yourself in scary situations that you get yourself into through this line of work,” she said.

Which is why you should avoid this line of work.

Yesterday:

Many johns are telling her how wrong she is.

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