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it is also possible that they will oppose services. Care should therefore be taken to ensure that sex
workers make decisions about any efforts to engage these people, and that activities cause no
pressure, harm or unwanted exposure to sex workers.
Maps: Maps containing information about the location and/or identity of sex workers should
be considered confidential and stored securely at a central location. Programme planners and
implementers should guard against the possibility of maps being obtained by law enforcement
authorities or other groups who might use them to locate and close sites or otherwise cause harm
to sex workers. If these confidential materials are disclosed, it is likely that the programme will lose
the trust of the community.

Figure 3.2 Community map

This map, created by a sex worker, shows the locations and numbers of community members in a town, as well
as places where services are available.
Source: India HIV/AIDS Alliance, Andhra Pradesh, India

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