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MONEY AND POVERTY: practice points

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​​How to respond sensitively to women’s money and financial needs:

  • Understand that a woman may be driven to start selling sex as a way to get quick cash to cover immediate needs and essentials.
  • If a woman you support was previously experiencing money issues and suddenly comes into money, be curious and check where the money came from – ask if she has ever considered selling sex.
  • If a woman discloses that she is selling sex, take a harm reduction approach – discuss safety planning and explore alternatives to alleviate some of her money issues.
  • Ask about any specific financial issues and make sure she is getting advice around this – for example, how to deal with debt.
  • Discuss other funds that may be able to assist her aside from benefits – e.g. food banks, support to pay for children’s expenses, crisis funds.
  • Consider discussing budgeting with the woman to find ways to ensure her money stretches to cover all her needs.
  • Be mindful of the dynamics of money – check whether the woman you are supporting is able to keep the money she is getting from selling sex or if others her are taking the earnings.
  • Make sure to tap women into the Emergency Assistance Fund for crisis money – women involved in selling or exchanging sex may be eligible.
  • Recognise that, even if a woman is OK with her involvement, there can be long term negative impacts – keep checking in with her to see if she needs support around this at any point.
  • A woman’s circumstances may change and she may want to consider other options – make sure to support her to consider what she would like to do in the long and short term.
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CSE Aware is a project from the Women’s Support Project developed alongside other agencies and the Encompass Network. The work is funded by the Scottish Government through Delivering Equally Safe.
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  • WOMEN'S NEEDS
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    • MENTAL HEALTH
    • TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT
    • SUBSTANCE USE
    • SEXUAL HEALTH
  • TRAINING
    • UPCOMING TRAINING
    • SELF-GUIDED TRAINING
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    • PAST EVENTS
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