Help from the TERB community

[Fred Zed]

IMHO TERB, MERB and PERB are the best online adult industry communities in Canada, and with your help we can make them even better. I am thinking of adding a new section to the forums. a section dedicated as a help/resource center for all sex workers. I am asking our community for help in researching organizations with specific locations and contact information for the following headings.

1) Sex worker support organizations such as Maggies in Toronto. Names, websites, contact info

2) Public Health Services for STD testing etc, locations, websites , contact info , Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Markham, Durham , Kingston, Ottawa

3) Woman's shelters locations, websites , contact info , Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Markham, Durham , Kingston, Ottawa

4) Drug addiction resource/rehab centers locations, websites , contact info , Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Markham, Durham , Kingston, Ottawa

5) Suicide prevention.............. locations, websites , contact info , Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Markham, Durham , Kingston, Ottawa

6) any organizations that help sex workers get out of the industry

7) Mental health organizations ........ locations, websites , contact info , Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Markham, Durham , Kingston, Ottawa .

8) contact info for victims of sex crimes .............. locations, websites , contact info , Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Markham, Durham , Kingston, Ottawa

or any other headings/ topics that would be helpful to sex workers.

Thank you all for your help

 

[oldjones]

Good thinking! All for it!

 

[pseudo-code]

I think this is a good idea. Would be curious to see if these would get traction in this community.

 

[shakenbake]

Many times, I have encountered depressed ladies in this business, and for various reasons. This is a noble endeavour!

 

[Mr Deeds]

I think you probably know this but Id get in touch with Maggie's they will be very helpful

 

[Mr Bret]

I think it's a good initiative.

I would ask that it be closely moderated.
We all know there are many jokers on the boards. In most cases, that just adds to the fun, but these topics should be taken seriously and the threads shouldn't be allowed to be hijacked.

 

[Fred Zed]

I think it's a good initiative.

I would ask that it be closely moderated.
We all know there are many jokers on the boards. In most cases, that just adds to the fun, but these topics should be taken seriously and the threads shouldn't be allowed to be hijacked.

moderated for what ? it will be a reference center that is locked from comments. Basically a bunch of links to various organizations

 

[TFZL1]

I think you need to add a section to that for legal help, such as when a sex worker needs to contact LE or a lawyer who nderstands sex workers.. Any help to keep safe!

And maybe a section for the reform, lobbying and support for the reform of prostitution laws in Canada.

Try to keep all of it free resources. Sex workers already have more than enough scammers trying to take thier money for services.

 

[thumper18474]

Since we already have a paid advertiser on terb who can help with the leagal aspects..her name escapes me right now...she may have some insight
And we also have some sharp legal minds as well on here as hobbyist they may also help in directing you to some organizations as well.

Strong idea

 

[Mr Bret]

moderated for what ? it will be a reference center that is locked from comments. Basically a bunch of links to various organizations

If locked from comments, then no worries.

But if locked, how would someone contribute?

 

[Fred Zed]

If locked from comments, then no worries.

But if locked, how would someone contribute?

by giving us content and ideas now so that we can build it

 

[essguy_]

Might want to have a section for tax advice. Also - you might want to have a forum locked so that only providers can comment (assuming this can be done) where they can share ideas on setting up their businesses, etc (eg: ideas on $$$ spent on web advertising, renting condo vs hotel, etc.) Would be informative for non-providers to read as well and learn about the margins of the business, which I imagine are lower than most people think.


Oh, and add a section for client reviews. (JUST KIDDING!)

 

[K Douglas]

Great idea.

 

[Brill]

How about recruiting new talent?

 

[Sophia Sinclair]

If locked from comments, then no worries.

But if locked, how would someone contribute?

by giving us content and ideas now so that we can build it

I'm presuming that if new information came to light (e.g. new or missed organization) after the section is completed and locked it could be submitted to admin and an addendum could be made by them.

 

[Fred Zed]

I'm presuming that if new information came to light (e.g. new or missed organization) after the section is completed and locked it could be submitted to admin and an addendum could be made by them.

ofcoarse

 

[Fred Zed]

How about recruiting new talent?

you lost me ? New talent for what ?

 

[Top Drawer]

Might want to have a section for tax advice. Also - you might want to have a forum locked so that only providers can comment (assuming this can be done) where they can share ideas on setting up their businesses, etc (eg: ideas on $$$ spent on web advertising, renting condo vs hotel, etc.) Would be informative for non-providers to read as well and learn about the margins of the business, which I imagine are lower than most people think.


Oh, and add a section for client reviews. (JUST KIDDING!)

+1 for the above and good accountants in general would be of great service as well. Financial planners to help them understand what to do with savings.

I would like to also suggest Career Assessment. Many girls don't know their ideal path and are not sure how to plan for after they leave the industry. YWCA used to have a multi-test 5 hour career assessment program at Yonge/College but I don't see reference to it anymore.

Don
TDL

 

[Brill]

you lost me ? New talent for what ?

New escorts to replace those who leave.