| CAPE Care and Protection from Exploitation |
CAPE Care and Protection from Exploitation
Geographical Area: Wolverhampton
Age Range Min: 0
Age Range Max: 0
Gender Specific: yes
| Culturally Specific: no
Method of Access: Specific targeting of sex workers + the service has a drop-in service
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| Description |
The Drugs worker from Base 25 undertakes Outreach work on a regular basis accompanied by a Police Officer. Able to give information and advice on harm reduction, the worker can also offer needle exchange and can refer clients on to treatment facilities at Subs.
CAPE also operates a drop-in service and a counselling service. |
| Objectives |
The aim of the project is to investigate any reports of sexual exploitation through prostitution and provide drug prevention, early intervention, crisis care, health care and mental health interventions to sex workers.
The project aims to help young sex workers increase in self-confidence and esteem, and empower them to take control of their lives and their drug misuse. |
| Staff Profile |
| The team consists of a social worker and police officers trained in dealing with issues surrounding sexual exploitation through prostitution + a dedicated drugs worker from Subs @ Base 25 |
| Linked Organisations |
| The project has close links between the police, social services, community safety and the local drugs service - Subs and the Adult service |
