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SJI Bill of Rights & Grievance Policy
Friday, January 25, 2008
PARTICIPATION IN SJI ACTIVITIES
I. CLIENT/PARTICIPANT BILL OF RIGHTS
1) The client/participant has the right to considerate and respectful care.
2) The client/participant has the right to obtain from any staff member complete and current information concerning delivery of services in terms the client/participant can reasonably expect to understand.
3) The client/participant has the right to receive from any staff member all information necessary to give informed consent prior to the start of any procedures, treatment and/or services.
4) The client/participant has the right to refuse treatment/services to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the legal consequences of such actions.
5) The client/participant has the right to every consideration of privacy concerning his or her own service plan.
6) The client/participant has the right to expect that all communications and records pertaining to care be treated as confidential.
7) The client/participant has the right to expect reasonable continuity of care and follow-up appointments and/or referrals if necessary. The client/participant has the right to be informed of service alternatives when participation in SJI programs is no longer appropriate.
8) The client/participant has the right to know what program rules and regulations apply to his or her conduct as a client/participant. All SJI clients/participants are responsible for being considerate of the needs of others. Unacceptable conduct includes acts/ threats of verbal and/or physical violence against staff and/or other participants.
9) The client/participant has the right to exercise their rights without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, national origin/culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or community and/or political affiliation(s).
10) The client/participant has the right to file a complaint/grievance without compromising their future access to SJI programs or services.
II. CLIENT/PARTICIPANT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
1) Copies of this Grievance Procedure will be posted where clients/participants are seen. Copies will also be available for any client/participant who requests one or who indicates that he/she has a suggestion or grievance.
2) If a client/participant has a suggestion or grievance, staff involved in the situation will initially attempt to accommodate the suggestion or resolve the grievance informally.
3) If the matter is not informally resolved and if the client/participant has not already done so, staff will ask him/her to complete a suggestion/grievance form, assisting the client/participant as requested or indicated.
4) The client/participant will then be referred to the program supervisor, who will meet with the client/participant and staff to accommodate the suggestion or resolve the grievance to the satisfaction of the client/participant and staff.
5) If the program supervisor is unavailable or is unable to resolve the matter, the client/participant will be referred to an agency Director (Executive Director; Medical Services & Research Director; Clinical Director), who will likewise meet with the client/participant.
6) If the matter is still unresolved to the satisfaction of the client/participant, copies of the suggestion/ grievance form and any other pertinent written materials will be given to the Board of Directors.
7) The Board of Directors or a duly authorized subcommittee will review the issue with the client/participant, involved staff, and any other appropriate party, and review all written materials pertaining to the matter, at its next regularly scheduled or emergency meeting.
8) The decision of the Board of Directors is binding on the parties and shall be implemented by the agency director.
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Monday, December 17, 2007
Five years ago Dr. Annie Sprinkle & SWOP-USA created and initiated an event to call attention to the violence that Sex Workers are subjected to because of their work. This violence is in part a result of stigma and criminalization. Moreover, because of these conditions, many victims of Sex Worker specific violence are unable to receive the legal justice and social support they deserve and are often times blamed for this violence--as if they had it coming for doing the work they do. This day, December 17th, was originally inspired to honor the victims of the Green River Killer and was created so that activist from around the globe can stage events and honor their friends and co-workers with vigils to raise awareness and call for the end of rape, assault and murder of people in this industry.
SJI does Folsom Street Beer Booth 07
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
What a kick ass time we had running a beer booth for the Folsom Street Fair. It was hot and beer was flowing. Since St. James is a non-profit all the tips we collected goes to the agency and we get 30% of sales profits from our booth. and the special extra goody is because of our matching grant, all the money we raised at Folsom this year is matched $1 for $1. What a deal!
SJI Does the Porn Palace
Friday, September 14, 2007
This was a fabulous good time. Legendary porn company Kink.com hosted us at their Porn Palace for a reception to kick off our fundraising efforts of raising $25,000 in the next 90 days that will be matched $1 for $1 to pay for out new registration database. The event was attended by SJI staff and supporters, including Derrick Hanson, Sister Roma, Sister Mae Joy B With you, Gary Kremin, Mike Powers, SF Supervisor Jake McGoldrick, and many more. Happy Ho awards were given to Jake, The Sisters, Raging Stallion and Kink.com for their tremendous and outstanding support to the Sex Worker Community.
BIG COCK Contest
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Today at the Deco Lounge in San Francisco Michael Brandon and the Sister of Perpetual Indulgence are hosting a fundraiser for the St. James Infirmary. The event promises to be an awesome event and more pictures are sure to follow. I will let you all know who wins the largest and the proudest cock awards!
Sunday, July 8, 2007
“The 2007 Sex Worker Film & Arts Festival will feature films by and about sex workers, live performance by sex worker artists and many other events. This year our festival is held in conjunction with the “Desiree Alliance Sex Worker Convergence” (see desireealliance.org), "We, Asian Sex Workers" art exhibit curated by Gennifer M. Hirano, Asian Princess and educational events including School for Johns and Whore College.” Included in the week of events, the St. James Infirmary with the Desiree Alliance Community Advisory Board will host “Fantasy Sex Me Academy” (location TBA)-a day of workshops for Industry workers.
Evaluating Social Media
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Towers Conference Center, in the Richmond Room (800 Font Blvd., SF). I hope to see some of you there. The slide show will be up at pimpdownhosup if you want to check it out. The full report will be finished May 25, 2007. Thanks to everyone who participated in the project.
Calling on Sex Worker, call towtruckpanties
Friday, April 27, 2007
One suggestion was for people to call in and leave a 3-minute audio file message by calling 206-350-3668. So call us and tell us about you, your work and your visions for our community. Or you can tell us anything you want to and we can add it to the future shows of RenegadeCast. You can also upload your audio file directly at this site by adding a comment and then adding an attachment file.
This is a space for Sex Workers of all varieties and genders (& our fans) to dialogue about what we like and don’t like, share our struggles and all the cool things that we are doing to swank out our lives. We welcome participation from everyone. If you would like to make a comment or leave a picture or audio file, please do!!
