Philippa Rousell
@philipparousell.bsky.social
Policy Manager at Changing Lives. Chatting about homelessness, multiple unmet needs, social exclusion, sexual exploitation and many other things! Views my own etc.
Throwback to my poor husband being dragged to a specific house in Pompeii so I could see that Caecilius was not in fact in horto (iykyk)
March 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Throwback to my poor husband being dragged to a specific house in Pompeii so I could see that Caecilius was not in fact in horto (iykyk)
Usual caveats:
Not everyone in the sex industry is being exploited
Not every migrant sex worker has been trafficked
But unfortunately many have
Not everyone in the sex industry is being exploited
Not every migrant sex worker has been trafficked
But unfortunately many have
January 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Usual caveats:
Not everyone in the sex industry is being exploited
Not every migrant sex worker has been trafficked
But unfortunately many have
Not everyone in the sex industry is being exploited
Not every migrant sex worker has been trafficked
But unfortunately many have
Our Netreach model allows trained analysts to use cutting edge tools to sift through adverts to identify those with indicators of exploitation and safeguard victims. An increasing number have been trafficked from overseas and it's great to hear stories of people reunited with their families.
January 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Our Netreach model allows trained analysts to use cutting edge tools to sift through adverts to identify those with indicators of exploitation and safeguard victims. An increasing number have been trafficked from overseas and it's great to hear stories of people reunited with their families.
One of the really concerning trends is the rising use of adult service websites by OCGs.
For independent sex workers, these websites allow a safer way of advertising and vetting clients. But they are also being used by those subjecting women to horrendous abuse.
For independent sex workers, these websites allow a safer way of advertising and vetting clients. But they are also being used by those subjecting women to horrendous abuse.
January 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
One of the really concerning trends is the rising use of adult service websites by OCGs.
For independent sex workers, these websites allow a safer way of advertising and vetting clients. But they are also being used by those subjecting women to horrendous abuse.
For independent sex workers, these websites allow a safer way of advertising and vetting clients. But they are also being used by those subjecting women to horrendous abuse.
Reposted by Philippa Rousell
This is a vital step forward, but lasting change requires sustained focus on prevention, support services, and tackling root causes like poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges.
Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Largest ever cash boost to turn the tide on homelessness
Councils across England will receive almost £1 billion of new funding next year to tackle, reduce and prevent homelessness.
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2024 at 2:05 PM
This is a vital step forward, but lasting change requires sustained focus on prevention, support services, and tackling root causes like poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges.
Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Final thoughts for now: I'm only halfway through but so far only seen IPS mentioned for severe mental health conditions when it's also being trialled for addiction and homelessness. It would be good to see it rolled out to more groups. But maybe that's what the Connect to Work programme will do?
November 26, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Final thoughts for now: I'm only halfway through but so far only seen IPS mentioned for severe mental health conditions when it's also being trialled for addiction and homelessness. It would be good to see it rolled out to more groups. But maybe that's what the Connect to Work programme will do?
The details part of the me wants all the plans now but I'm actually cautiously optimistic about the plan to let local areas test different ways of working, rather than it all being imposed centrally. What I hope we'll avoid is yet another bunch of short-term pilots which go nowhere.
November 26, 2024 at 4:14 PM
The details part of the me wants all the plans now but I'm actually cautiously optimistic about the plan to let local areas test different ways of working, rather than it all being imposed centrally. What I hope we'll avoid is yet another bunch of short-term pilots which go nowhere.
The general principle that those who can work should work is not a bad one, but very much depends on how we're defining 'can work'. There is rightly a lot of focus on health but I would like to see more about things like housing situation, domestic abuse etc. as other barriers to work.
November 26, 2024 at 4:13 PM
The general principle that those who can work should work is not a bad one, but very much depends on how we're defining 'can work'. There is rightly a lot of focus on health but I would like to see more about things like housing situation, domestic abuse etc. as other barriers to work.
If we can genuinely switch from punishment to support that could make a massive difference. So far I haven't seen any details about how they would actually change the sanctions regime but seems like that would be tested locally to see what works best.
November 26, 2024 at 4:11 PM
If we can genuinely switch from punishment to support that could make a massive difference. So far I haven't seen any details about how they would actually change the sanctions regime but seems like that would be tested locally to see what works best.