UglyMugs.ie is a scheme which aims to improve the safety of sex workers in Ireland and reduce crimes committed against them.
It was established in 2009 and, since then, Irish sex workers have reported 4,000 incidents of crime and abuse against them.
It has now carried out the first ever victimisation survey of indoor sex workers in Ireland. A total of 195 female, male and trans escorts, from 29 different countries, took part in the research, almost 75% of whom have completed third-level education.
From the study:
Read the full report here
Previously: Protecting Sex Workers