Genesis is a member of the National Ugly Mug Scheme and coordinates Genesis Leeds ugly mugs scheme. Ugly mugs schemes play a key role in encouraging sex workers to report crimes committed against them, alerting sex workers to dangerous individuals, supporting police investigations and the prosecution of offenders. Genesis CEO Rosie is Chair of the National Ugly Mugs Advisory Group. Read More
The group met in February, NUM is going from strength to strength with growing membership amongst sex work projects and sex workers, increasing engagement by police forces across England and clear outcomes where NUM has led to action against offenders who are a threat to sex workers and other members of the public. Yet it is a challenging time for funding and NUM needs support, you can learn more about NUM or donate via their website or you can follow NUM on twitter @nationaluglymug.