{"id":3339,"date":"2023-01-26T10:28:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T09:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/?page_id=3339"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:42:58","slug":"abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/en\/for-sex-workers\/abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;360deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#572a86 0%|rgba(87,42,134,0) 80%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ACS_Amsterdam_Header_Scholing.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;300px||30px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||80px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||41px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Something bad happened<\/h3>\n<p>An unpleasant event is not easy to forget. It is not always easy to \u2018get over it\u2019. Perhaps you have experienced something bad, in your private life or at home. It could have been a recent event or even some time ago. Has a client or employer crossed your boundaries forcefully? You may also have seen something bad happening to another sex worker. Perhaps there\u2019s a situation at home, such as domestic violence. These situations can cause a huge amount of stress, fear and sometimes, even mental illness.<\/p>\n<p>When something bad happens, everyone reacts differently. Some people become anxious, others very busy or very quiet. Concentration often deteriorates, you are more easily startled and do not feel like doing anything. You may also notice physical symptoms such as headaches, poor sleep, nightmares and having no motivation for anything.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn to cope with this. If you cannot solve the problem yourself, you can talk about them with an ACS social worker. We can firstly, provide you with a listening ear. But if you need more help, for example contacting the police or a psychologist, we can help. Don&#8217;t get stuck with it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>I am not doing this on my own free will<\/h3>\n<p>Do you have to hand over the money you earn from sex work to someone else? Don&#8217;t know how to get out of that situation? Then it is important to talk to someone you can trust about your situation. What could be going on?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someone has lied to you or forced you into prostitution.<\/li>\n<li>Someone is withholding money when they bring clients to you, for example.<\/li>\n<li>Your partner or someone else pressures you to earn money for them.<\/li>\n<li>You or your family is threatened and so you are forced to use sex work to earn money for someone else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever your situation, no one should pressure you to work in prostitution. And no one should demand money from you that you have earned through sex work. Know that you can get out of this situation. 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You can have a confidential conversation with her about what is going on. She can give you advice and information, support you in reporting it to the authorities, but also offer concrete help to get you (directly) out of the situation. No matter how difficult or hopeless your situation may seem, we can help you to see a way out. You can also always call ACS: 020- 5318600.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>Every Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, there is a police consultation hour. You can share your story in a safe, low-threshold, and anonymous way and receive advice. A confidential advisor or social worker will be present to support you. 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You may also have seen something bad happening to another sex worker. Perhaps there\u2019s a situation at home, such as domestic violence. These situations can cause a huge amount of stress, fear and sometimes, even mental illness. When something bad happens, everyone reacts differently. Some people become anxious, others very busy or very quiet. Concentration often deteriorates, you are more easily startled and do not feel like doing anything. You may also notice physical symptoms such as headaches, poor sleep, nightmares and having no motivation for anything. You can learn to cope with this. If you cannot solve the problem yourself, you can talk about them with an ACS social worker. We can firstly, provide you with a listening ear. But if you need more help, for example contacting the police or a psychologist, we can help. Don&#8217;t get stuck with it.I am not doing this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2937,"parent":3075,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_direction=\"360deg\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"#572a86 0%|rgba(87,42,134,0) 80%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https:\/\/amsterdamcenterforsexworkers.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ACS_Amsterdam_Header_Scholing.jpg\" custom_padding=\"300px||30px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _dynamic_attributes=\"content\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"80px||80px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.19.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||41px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Iets naars meegemaakt<\/h3>\r\n<p>Een nare gebeurtenis vergeet je niet zomaar. Ook al zou je dat graag willen. Misschien heb je vroeger iets naars meegemaakt, of kortgeleden. Priv\u00e9 of op het werk. Bijvoorbeeld met een klant die over je grenzen is gegaan. Je kunt ook iets naars gezien hebben. Of er kunnen thuis vervelende dingen gebeuren zoals huiselijk geweld. Die nare dingen kun je steeds weer \u2018terugzien\u2019 in je gedachten. Daar kun je behoorlijk last van hebben.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Als je iets naars hebt meegemaakt reageert iedereen daar anders op. De ene wordt angstig, een ander heel druk of juist erg stilletjes. Vaak gaat het concentreren slechter, je schrikt sneller en je hebt nergens zin in. Ook lichamelijk kun je soms merken dat je iets naars hebt meegemaakt. Je krijgt bijvoorbeeld klachten als hoofdpijn, slecht slapen, nachtmerries en lusteloosheid.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Je kunt leren hiermee om te gaan. Wanneer je de problemen zelf niet kunt oplossen, kun je erover praten met een maatschappelijk werker van ACS. Wij zijn in eerste instantie een luisterend oor. Maar als je meer nodig hebt, bijvoorbeeld contact met de politie of een psycholoog, kunnen wij je daarbij helpen. Blijf er niet mee zitten.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.20.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Ik doe dit niet vrijwillig<\/h3>\r\nMoet je het geld dat je met sekswerk verdient aan iemand anders afdragen? Weet je niet hoe je uit die situatie kan komen? Dan is het belangrijk dat je met iemand die je kan vertrouwen praat over je situatie. 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Zij kan je advies en informatie geven, je ondersteunen bij aangifte, maar ook concrete hulp bieden om je (direct) uit die situatie te halen. Hoe moeilijk of uitzichtloos je situatie ook lijkt, je zult zien dat je hieruit kunt komen. Wij zijn er om jou daarmee te helpen. Je kunt ook altijd bellen naar ACS: 020 \u2013 531 86 00.\r\n\r\nVoor hulp van politie in het kader van dwang of uitbuiting in de regio Amsterdam: bel politie Team mensenhandel via 088-1693396. Neemt niemand de telefoon op? Spreek dan een boodschap in (vergeet niet duidelijk je telefoonnummer in te spreken zodat je kan worden teruggebeld). 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