Category 4: Management
Key issues
In sex work settings, organizational transparency and open communication may be unfamiliar qualities. Staff and community members may require some mentoring and support in order to adopt new procedures and philosophies.
Community involvement is a process that evolves and changes over time. Although projects need to be structured, they should remain flexible and should be able to adapt to changing circumstances.
It is important for the organization to clearly establish its policies on specific issues, such as staff safety and confidentiality. Policies on field-related issues, such as how to respond to cases of trafficking and under-age involvement in sex work, should also be addressed.