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Find out about NCSF’s survey of Service Professionals! Nearly 1 in 3 (30%) of kink and/or polyamory aware professionals experienced stigma that affected themselves (e.g. aggression) or their work (e.g. loss of job/referral). Only 63% of those who are alt-sex aware advertise themselves that way, with 64% of those who are alt-sex aware reporting that their employer knows.
65% of service professionals reported they’ve received formal and informal training. Participants reported that the following training types should be required: community group workshops, continuing education workshops, and experience with clients. Participants reported that in order to be alt-sex aware, the most important topics were consent, communication skills, and acceptance of others. Participants said that in order to serve alt-sex clients, the most important topics were consent, navigating stigma/discrimination from others, and navigating one’s own privilege/biases.