Ugly Mugs and Dodgy Punters - uknswp
Ugly Mugs and Dodgy Punters - uknswp
Ugly Mugs and Dodgy Punters - uknswp
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Confidentiality<br />
Before taking an incident<br />
report workers should:<br />
Know the project’s confidentiality policy<br />
<strong>and</strong> its limitations; <strong>and</strong> the policies <strong>and</strong><br />
implications for protecting children <strong>and</strong><br />
vulnerable adults<br />
Inform the sex worker about these<br />
policies <strong>and</strong> any limitations, <strong>and</strong> make<br />
sure that they fully underst<strong>and</strong> these<br />
uK nSwP: Good Practice Guidance<br />
when taking the incident<br />
report workers should:<br />
Offer the sex worker a safe <strong>and</strong> private<br />
space where you will not be interrupted<br />
or overheard. If possible, offer a choice of<br />
venue<br />
Ensure that you have the sex worker’s<br />
permission to share the information with<br />
other sex workers <strong>and</strong> the police<br />
Ask for the sex worker’s signature<br />
Gain agreement <strong>and</strong> signed permission<br />
from the sex worker before you share<br />
information with any third party<br />
Give the sex worker the option to make<br />
an anonymous report or to make a<br />
statement to the police<br />
Ensure all documents <strong>and</strong> reports are<br />
kept in a safe place<br />
Ensure that the sex worker’s identity<br />
remains anonymous in ugly mugs<br />
notices<br />
Ensure that ugly mugs notices are<br />
displayed where only sex workers <strong>and</strong><br />
project workers will see them<br />
All projects should refer to their<br />
organisation’s polices, procedures <strong>and</strong><br />
guidance on child protection, confidentiality<br />
<strong>and</strong> vulnerable adults.