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Vancouvers sex workers face safety crisis amid World Cup preparations

The city is grappling with a major push to restore safety resources for sex workers, as recent cuts to specialized staff positions and loss of drop-in spaces leave vulnerable people without a safety net. The upcoming World Cup is expected to bring increased police presence, potentially putting sex workers in dangerous situations due to criminalized activities. Community-led support networks report a 64% jump in violent incidents, with long-standing drop-in centers closing or cutting back hours. The city plans to stick to existing response guidelines, but critics argue that specialized, community-based support is needed to keep people alive. The situation is a high-stakes balancing act between preparing for the tournament and protecting marginalized members of the community.

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