[SWAF-Potluck] Fwd: retraining programs for sex workers?

[Chenoa Johnston]

hey,

I suggest a few of us get together and create our own 'counseling out'
of sex work group, where we share info on free resources, discuss our
particular situations and transition/retirement needs, and record our
meetings for a realistic, respectful, positive transition process.
Maybe include some peer counseling processes.  I have a few friends
who have not really moved to a financially successful new life and
continue to struggle financially years later... which I do not want to
do.  I feel I am close to retirement, but I do not want to deal with
any organization that treats me like a victim when I hold none of that
archetype energy in me.

Anyone interested can contact me, Chenoa at chenoadj at gmail.com

xxoo Chenoa

On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 2:11 PM, Kamile Kapel <kamilekapel at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the replies, everyone.  I was hoping there would be something
> specific for sex workers. In the meantime, however, I have found lots of
> help for entrepreneurs which some of you may be interested  have a look at
> www.smallbusinessbc.ca.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 18, 2015, at 11:13 AM, Holly <hollyinvancouver at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'm friends with people who work at PEERS in Victoria, and my understanding
> is that the money is available in the form of grants. Organizations can
> apply for the grants, but not individuals. I hope PEERS gets one, since they
> have several ideas for helping people transition, but my hopes aren't high
> that they will get money. I know a lot of church organizations are applying
> for the grants. Sigh.
>
> Holly
>
> On Wednesday, 18 February 2015, annasmithmar . <annasmithmar at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Annies take on this
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "annasmithmar ." <annasmithmar at gmail.com>
>> Date: Feb 18, 2015 10:39 AM
>> Subject: Re: [SWAF-Potluck] retraining programs for sex workers?
>> To: "Kamile Kapel" <kamilekapel at gmail.com>
>> Cc:
>>
>> Hi Kamile,
>>
>> That is a very good question.
>>
>> I had heart surgery two years ago and when I recently tried to return to
>> the business I found it too stressful to do on my own. I have been doing
>> entry level temp labour work...
>> I would be very interested to hear about funds or training avaliable.
>>
>> I am also concerned that funding for retraining and education should be
>> directed or selected by the individual sex worker according to her own
>> choices needs and abilities and also programmes acknowledge skills aquire by
>> or even natural to sex workers such as empathy, tact, social skills,
>> etiquette, telephone skills. There also needs to be an understanding that
>> many sex workers are educated in other unrelated professions.  They may have
>> stopped an earlier career or dropped out of college, had children ...
>>
>> I tried an exit program once and only lasted for one day there because the
>> programe was too general and assumed that I had no education or skills at
>> all and had emotional problems.  I have also tried programs meant for
>> disabled people or for people finding difficulty getting employment and for
>> me they were too long, involving silly aptitude tests which at my age, were
>> quite useless and humiliating, telling me things I already know.
>>
>> For example, I am a published writer, who also has a lot of unfinished
>> work. All I really would  like is access to a typing class, a place nearby
>> with Internet and a bit of tech support.
>>
>> I do not want some eight to ten month class with free bus tickets, crappy
>> sandwiches and hours of staring at self esteem flip charts orchestrated by
>> somebody who is getting paid while I am not. That is very bad for the self
>> esteem .
>>
>> OK.  That's my rant. If anyone has any useful info about decent jobs or
>> useful real education, free industrial first aid classes without self esteem
>> pandering,  let me know !
>>
>> Annie
>>
>> On Feb 18, 2015 9:37 AM, "Kamile Kapel" <kamilekapel at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Does anyone know if the monies from the new law are going towards any
>>> training or financial support for sex workers wanting to transition?  I hurt
>>> my back recently and have been off work and am feeling too vulnerable to
>>> interact with clients.  It feels like an exciting time to explore new career
>>> opportunities, when I actually have to make money doing what I really want
>>> to do!  (making videos)
>>>
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