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Forms of violence against women - commercial sexual exploitation

Commercial Sexual Exploitation is sexual activity which men sell for profit, or buy from women. These acts objectify and harm women. This includes:

  • prostitution
  • phone sex
  • stripping
  • internet sex/chat rooms
  • pole dancing
  • lap dancing
  • peep shows
  • pornography
  • trafficking
  • sex tourism
  • mail order brides

These can be in exchange for things such as money, drugs, food, shelter or protection.

There are specialist agencies who can help:

Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (FRASAC) offer a range of support options. You can call them on 01592 642336 or email them at info@frasac.org.uk.

FRASAC’s ‘contact us’

Rape Crisis Scotland has a helpline too, on 08088 01 03 02, seven days a week, 6pm to 12am.

If you think you or your child(ren) are in immediate danger of being hurt, please phone the police on 999.

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To report any concerns to the police, call the non-emergency number 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.