The purpose of the Bad Date Sheet is for sex workers to communicate with other sex workers about bad experiences they have had and to help protect each other from these “bad dates”. These sheets include information such as a description of the vehicle, events that occurred, a description of the “date”, and when/where the bad date took place. This information can help workers identify potentially dangerous situations before they can happen again.
In Canada the first Bad Date Sheet was published in Vancouver in the 1980’s and is now widely distributed in most major cities through health services agencies as well as social services agencies. In Calgary, the Bad Date Sheet is updated and distributed by Shift.
Reports are confidential and anonymous and can be made to Shift, Safeworks or other mobile outreach vans. Shift has an online reporting form on their website http://www.shiftcalgary.org/Bad_Date_Reporting_Form.html as well as a hotline number (403) 237- 8171.
If you would like to be on the distribution list for the Bad Date Sheet, please contact us with your email to be added to the list.
Shift has a Red Umbrella Challenge around the Bad Date Sheet!
Many people don’t believe that the name “bad date” accurately depicts what occurs when sex workers experience violence, abuse, robbery or other violations on a “bad date”. Shift is hosting a challenge to rename the bad date sheet. Participants will submit, through email or in person, their suggestion for a new name. The winner will be selected by a panel at the end of February. They will be looking for a name that’s recognizable, memorable and depicts what occurs. Now that’s a challenge!
Give us your new suggested name for the Bad Date Sheet, plus your name & preferred contact information through:
Email: info@shiftcalgary.org
Phone: 403. 237-8171
In person: Drop in Box
Keep checking in with us for updates on this and other Red Umbrella Challenges to come!!
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