SEX WORK TOOLKIT
Tools for Sex Workers
If You Think a Crime Has Been Committed Against You
As a sex worker, if a crime has been committed against you, or you are unsure if a crime has been committed against you, there are several options available. Different sex workers prefer different options due to differing possibilities of stigma, discrimination, justice, and support.
Bad Date Reporting:
Bad date reporting is a peer-led way to share information about dates to keep yourself and others safe. Some local bad date reporting systems can be accessed at:
- MAP Van (Vancouver) —604-720-5686
- WISH Drop-In Centre Society (Vancouver) —604-669-9474
- PACE Society (Vancouver) —604-872-7651
- SWAN Vancouver—604-719-6343 (English); 778-865-6343 (Cantonese & Mandarin); 236-877-1617 (Japanese)
- HUSTLE— 604-369-9704 (Greater Vancouver Area); 250-514-2419 (Greater Victoria Area)
- BWSS Thrive (Vancouver) —604-808-4378
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (Vancouver) Crisis Line—1877-392-7583
To learn more about the province-wide integrated bad date reporting system in BC, click here.
Third Party Reporting
Third Party Reporting (TPR) is an option for adult survivors of sexual violence in BC to make an anonymous report through a community-based victim service agency about what has happened to them. Click here to learn more.
Emergency: 911
When an immediate response from police, fire or ambulance service is required, you can call 911.
Law Enforcement