Harassment Of Escorts
It is the year 2020 and a sad reality is that the harassment of escorts still continues - and is still not taken seriously. Escorts encounter many different types of people as clients. For most of the time these individuals are perfectly behaved, but sometimes they will encounter those who choose to do the opposite. Many escorts complained of being harassed by clients and the impact it can have on their lives can be very devastating. There are many things that can be classed as unwanted behavior. Any behavior that makes somebody feel intimidated, threatened or offended is classed as harassment. Some people stupidly think that somehow this behavior is acceptable because the individual targeted is an escort. Some people stupidly think that an escort outside of their work can not have a private life. Thus, blurring the lines of reality and respect. Some clients can not respect that an incall or an outcall experience is just that - an experience. Away from that they are not to contact an escort. A judge granted an escort an injunction in a case in the UK that highlighted an experienced of an escort being harassed.
What are the beginning warning signs of harassment?
Every situation can be different but there are sometimes warning signs to look out for. As they say 'red flags' that can appear that escorts should take notice of. It may start off as more frequent phone calls than usual. Even though they may seem related to the services the escort provides, the frequency of these calls are not justified. It may range from arguing or trying to haggle on the price, to very strange requests. Dates are set but the start of the trouble is when the client does not turn up at all. There are many occurrences of this happening and the client in turns leaves negative feedback on escort review sites about the escort in question. As these are vital to attract more clientele it can be harmful for future bookings. Then low level threats can start. Whatever the nature of the threat, escorts should take this seriously. Not acting upon them will only leave room for more threats that can increase in danger. The nature of the conservations could be very personal and sexualized questions which are not appropriate in any way, shape or form. Questions obsessing to what an escort is wearing, especially if it relates to underwear or nightwear.
There are harassment laws out there to protect everyone. The laws on stalking have also been in the spotlight in the past five years as many people have suffered such an awful experience. Escorts who are stalked often feel very trapped by what they are experiencing. They may also feel they can not disclose what is happening to them, especially if they want to hide the fact they are an escort. The first step is to speak to a legal professional who can advise you on the law and your best options. They may suggest you go to the authorities. You should make it very clear to the person harassing you to stop immediately as you will get the authorities involved. This doesn't have to be done via a call but simply a text. You should never threaten them in return as that will only inflame the situation and you yourself get into trouble. The vast majority will see sense to stop contacting you. However, if they do persist on a number of occasions after that, then you do have enough evidence to show that you are being harassed. Sometimes an escort may find a client will find out where they live or work. Often showing up in the vicinity two or three times a week. This behavior can be done on very direct or indirect ways. Each can be unsettling and have devastating emotional and psychological effects on the escort in question who is being harassed.
There are various things that you can do to safeguard yourself. You could highlight the number to go straight to voice mail from the harasser. That way you will never have to speak to them. You can refuse to answer private numbers. In more extreme cases you can change your number altogether. There are various websites for escorts where they warn others of potentially dangerous clients. Many refer to it to check whether the person harassing them has a history of it towards other escorts.
Phone harassment is one thing, but when the person in question turns up on your doorstep, it enters a very dangerous zone. That is when it could lead to stalking. If you feel you are being followed or if the person in question is always around in close proximity wherever you go, then you need to take the situation very seriously. Contact the police and get some legal advice. Make sure that you are always out in public places, update the security to your home and always let somebody who you trust know where you are. It may be beneficial to confide in a friend if you can, so they are aware of your situation. Many escorts feel there is no help out there or they won;t be taken seriously when it comes to harassment, but that is not true. The law is there to protect everyone.
For more information and advice there is a really helpful website called Saafe which covers a wide range of issues. Visit http://saafe.info/
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