Thank you to all who have responded  to our Craigslist and Backpage ads.  We are meeting with community organizations, allies and participants this week.

Be sure to give us a call if you have any questions about participating.  If you have already been interviewed don’t forget to tell your friends and associates about the study.

Hope to speak with you soon,

-The SPACES Team

We’re going to be out and about in your community!

On Monday, Sept. 30 look for us in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood.

On Tuesday, Oct. 1 look for us in the Commercial area.

Check back for regular updates!

Coming to a store/bar/organization/community center near you next week!

Hi Everyone,

We just want to say a big “thank you” to all of you who have taken the time to share your thoughts, experiences and recommendations by taking part in an interview with Janine.  Janine’s been out and about around the city and has enjoyed meeting all of you and getting to know you a little bit.

To those of you who have helped us get the word out about the study (you know who you are) we are really grateful and couldn’t do it without your support.  Our goal is to reach as many sex workers, support personnel, owners/managers, and clients as possible so that their voices can be heard.  So, if you have yet to contact us to book an interview please do!  Or if you know of anyone who might be interested in participating in the study please pass along our contact information.  Looking forward to hearing from you.

Participate in the SPACES Study

What is the SPACES Study?

• A team of university-based researchers with experience in direct service delivery to sex workers who are exploring how the design of off-street sex work environments affect the health and safety of people who work within the industry and those who buy sex within the Greater Vancouver Regional District
• An opportunity for people in and around the off-street sex industry to share their concerns, challenges and recommendations regarding health and safety.  We are interested in hearing from sex workers of all genders, sex buyers, and support personnel.

Want to Participate?

• Research staff are available to meet with you in a safe, quiet place of your choosing to conduct a one-time one-on-one interview lasting between 30 and 60 minutes
• You will receive a small honorarium

Are you eligible?

To participate in this study you must be:

• An adult sex worker of any gender currently providing off-street sexual services in the Greater Vancouver Regional District
• An adult person who purchases sexual services
• An adult sex venue manager
• An adult driver, booking personnel, etc.

Privacy

Your identity will be kept strictly confidential.  Your participation in the study will be for research purposes only and will not affect any services you may be receiving

Contact

If you would like to participate or want more information about the study please contact us at:

Call or text: (604) 365-5612; email: spaces.study@ubc.ca;