The next stage of the Middlesbrough project will be to find an area in the city which everyone could agree to. It is also essential the plan has the support of the city's prostitutes and Supt Tough has had several informal meetings with them at drop-in centre. They also need to convince the business community that trade and property prices will not be affected.
Stephen Hood, Teesside area manager of the north east Chamber of Commerce, said: "If the site selected for a controlled area of prostitution is a business area, it would be unfair that local businesses should bear the brunt of what is, after all, an illegal activity. Many residents are behind the project. Liz Chambers, a housewife who has seen the residential Union Street area of Middlesbrough taken over by prostitutes, said: "I think the whole thing should be legalised, but if not, this could be the best way of dealing with the problem.
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Then the next moment, I just saw stars, nothing but stars. I felt this warmth coming down my face.
He'd smacked me in the face with a brick. I've still got the scar". She points to a deep two inch scar on her forehead. I was lucky to get out of that one. Perhaps Kate's most shocking story comes from when she was just She got into a car with what she thought was just going to be a regular punter. Kate was raped and mugged at knifepoint in a car by a man, who later went on, to murder a young woman in similar circumstances. The attacker was later prosecuted and jailed for the attack on Kate, however the ordeal didn't put her off.
Kate's family know what she does. We ask her what they think of her work and she answers quietly. Or try to keep myself safe. Just, they'd rather I wasn't doing it but.. I dunno. I need the money". Kate says she doesn't know of any support for women in her situation. The one who is no longer on drugs was previously using crack, and fears she may relapse if she can't change her environment.
The women all have an air of bravado, as if what they are doing is no big deal - Mary explains that their drug habits numb their emotions, making their jobs easier - but underneath this they are all grimly realistic about their lives. Prostitution on Teesside. Choose here People and events across the Tees Valley in focus. Home Explore the BBC. This page has been archived and is no longer updated.
Find out more about page archiving. Top We Are Teesside Home. Explore the BBC.
0コメント