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IDSVAs work with women who are street sex-working in Bristol and have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic or sexual violence, supporting them to increase their safety, reduce risk, and gain independence.
As well as living with the lasting impact of historic abuse, many of the women we meet face violence as a daily reality. This can be from partners who exhibit violent or controlling behaviour and from strangers who target them on the streets because they perceive them to be vulnerable.
Last year, 98% were survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
IDSVA Jasmine explains how she supports women who are street sex-working:
IDSVA support includes:
They also support women to get help from One25’s other services: the night outreach van and the afternoon health hub.
"I went through a horrible situation and I don't think I could of [put] the man who did it to me in prison if I didn't have support from One25 and the [police] Vice team. Thank you."
- Gigi
With the right support, last year 127 women were safer. 33 accessed victim support services and 66 reported an experience of violence to us.
"One25 let me take the time I needed and were there when I was ready to access help around domestic violence with my ex-partner. I can't explain how it felt to finally open up and to say 'I'm not ok'."
- Sofia
We welcome casework referrals for women who are street sex-working and may require specialist support around needs such as housing, addiction, mental health or domestic/sexual violence. Please ensure you have a woman’s consent to make a referral before doing so.
Please contact our Services Coordinator Katie for a referral form.
