Bad Date Book
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A Bad Date Book (also known as Bad Trick
Sheets) is a written record that circulates in cities that have a high
concentration of street based prostitution. It contains reports of bad dates
(violent clients who see prostitutes), describes the incidents, and
frequently provides a description of the person, the vehicle, and the
license plate number of the offender -- sometimes a picture of the person is
included. Bad Date Books are published periodically and handed out to sex
workers on the street. Reports are usually collected by outreach workers who
are distributing the list. Sometimes information comes from the police or
the media, complete with composite drawings or photos. The Bad Date Book can
serve as a warning system, so that sex workers can avoid cars and clients
who fit descriptions on the list. Bad Call Lists have also been made
available to sex workers who advertise and work over the phone, and reports
are often collected over the phone. The first Bad Date Book was published in
Vancouver, Canada by the “Alliance for Safety of Prostitutes” (ASP) in 1983
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