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Nearly half of them said they felt scared, threatened, or unsafe, and more than a third of the respondents considered confronting the protesters. So for allies who want to help, is donating the most helpful thing they can do? Sometimes they change their minds pretty quickly. Our website has a page called "points of unity. " Sometimes that can turn into aggression. We have clients that run their mouths to the protesters the entire time, which is their right as well. My first experience with them was in winter when they came and were really aggressive. We were aware that OSA was in town and that it was going to be a big day. We have to practice de-escalation, so it starts with me. It's all about asking consent, providing options, letting the client make the decision that feels best for them. Sometimes people have to bring their kids with them, and those are particularly hard walks because the protesters get really vicious in those situations. Sometimes they'll get to the property line and say their piece and get it off their chest and turn around triumphantly and walk inside. Security Checkpoint Hours are: 4:30 a. m. – 9:00 p. Ts escort in louisville ky.gov. daily.
Looking to the coming week of protests, what's been going on? So I was not near the area when the sit-in happened. We sometimes find that to be the path of least resistance. And also we have our legal committee in place and a legal defense fund in the event that an escort ends up having to face criminal or civil charges because of these protesters.
I'm good at talking with clients and walking with them. Or they can make a flat contribution that benefits our legal defense fund. Yeah, some people say no. Their help is an invaluable part of the center's fight to stay open and protect essential services for the women of Kentucky. We were walking in the street because the sidewalk was congested. We can't wait to meet you!
Wearing socks are a good idea when needing to remove shoes, for hygiene and warmth; and speaking of shoes, slip-ons such as ballet flats or loafers for men will make things move more quickly. So when we got to the clinic, I noticed that there were about 50 people crowded on the door area. If you can skip wearing a belt, then do so – this will speed up things as well. Since the restraining order only applies to OSA leaders and associates, the protests will continue. I've had people ask me if they should bring their guns out of the car. Can you walk me through what a typical day would look like for an escort? The protesters are aware that Gov. How many escorts do you think you'll use throughout the week? They also set up a baby coffin on the sidewalk.
Please remove your laptop, tablet and other electronic device from your hand baggage and place them into a separate tray if requested to do so by a security officer. If a patient declines an escort, absolutely we will respect that, and if they start walking on their own sometimes they will sort of realize that they're getting swarmed by people that aren't asking consent from them, and inevitably they will have gotten to a point in the sidewalk where there are more escorts, and those escorts will also check in and ask, "Do you want me to walk with you? We've seen as many as 500 protesters on that holiday. There have been a number of things that have affected what's gone on on the sidewalk. And that includes, "Do you want me to walk with you? " I was the only escort with this individual, and she was nervous. The group has targeted EMW, whom the ACLU represents, before.
We have people who just want to put on their sunglasses and their hood and keep their head down, so it really runs the gamut as far as reactions go. We're doing a little bit more intensive points of unity and practice reinforcement than usual. If anything it helps me practice de-escalation for myself because that's one of the skills that we have to practice outwardly. To, just based on body language, "If you want to grab my arm, you may. " I'm not so good at being around a bunch of bullies.
Are there any really difficult moments that stick out for you? We're used to signs. And there's no onsite parking for the clients, so they have to park either at a street meter or in a parking garage nearby. I started escorting in 1999 with a group of friends because I had learned that the protests were taking place and that the escorts were a thing. Can you describe their tactics? Our regular protesters use big signs that are 2 feet wide and 4 feet tall, and they use those to create blockades or raise them up in the air and take up a lot of visual space. They see our clinic as low-hanging fruit in their mission to create a state with no clinics. Some people do find our blog or our Facebook page. Here are a few things to remember before going through the scanner: Remember the 3-1-1 Rule: 3 oz. In general, we've seen an increase in attendance at this clinic because it's the only one. When clients are setting up appointments with the clinic, are they usually familiar with the number of protesters outside or is that something that they discover when they arrive at the clinic? Can you estimate the numbers of clients, escorts, and protesters on a given day?
At SDF, we've made our process as easy going as possible. Here are a few quick tips to make it through security a little quicker: Put valuables like jewelry and keys in the pockets of your jacket before you put your jacket through the X-ray – then you can redress at your gate instead on the other side of the checkpoint. We do have ways around that, and we'll give options, like we'll offer to sit in cars with the kids. I do not tend to station myself near the door. Can you summarize what you tell volunteers about how to interact with both protesters and clients? There have been new regulations on abortion access in addition to the closing of the satellite clinics that EMW had open until this past January in Lexington, at which point the Louisville clinic became the only one in the state. Containers larger than 3 oz.
Honestly, they make me angry. They talk about things like focusing on de-escalation, not making assumptions. Over the last 12 months, 2, 658 patients opted to complete a survey moments after walking past the protesters. Over 87 percent were disturbed by the protesters in some way. It was the day before Mother's Day. So, fear, on occasion, but that's not the prominent feeling that I have. We never make assumptions, and we focus a lot on consent from the clients and their companions. In May, 10 of its members were arrested when they linked hands to block the entrance of the clinic and refused to move when asked to do so by law enforcement. Will not be permitted in carry-on luggage. They don't go really deeply into what it's going to look like because they have so much other information that they're having to deliver about the medical care. So we start to arrive close to 7 a. m., sometimes a little bit earlier if we're expecting a big crowd.
So the day in the spring when the protesters were arrested, can you talk about what you remember from that? And I noticed that people had their arms up, cameras filming, and so instead of going onto the sidewalk from the other side of the line of parked cars, I was like, "Okay, so it looks to me like there's some trespassing going on, so we're just going to keep walking past here and circle back to your car until the police can get this situation under control. Remove your outer jacket, blazer and shoes and put them in a tray. We always ask for consent from our clients every time. And then we hang around, the clinic opens at 8, so we have some downtime, during which time the protesters take advantage of the fact that we are a captive audience for them, and that's when there's plenty of preaching, or they try to goad us into a debate, especially if they notice new escorts or they are new protesters. And do you typically get consent or do some people say no? It was one of their leadership convenings, so I already had an idea of how nasty they and their tactics are. They have no option but to walk up the public sidewalk through a literal gauntlet, occasionally it looks more like an obstacle course, of people with signs. Escorts arrive, park, and just immediately report to their post. When and why did you first get involved with Louisville Clinic Escorts? Those are the best ways to support us. Operation Save America had a 12-foot wide sign that 3 people had to hold, and it had swastikas and lynching pictures on it. I escort on Saturdays for the most part. Can you talk about your experiences with the protesters from Operation Save America and your plans next week?
This interview has been edited for clarity and length. At the time, it was a very small group of folks, and I wanted to show up and do what I could because I didn't think that that type of harassment was an okay thing for people to have to endure. We get messages from people either asking questions before they accompany someone in or thanking us for being there. We have photos of all of the above, including protesters doing things like pressing signs into the faces of the escorts as the escort practices non-engagement. Patients described being blocked, intimidated, touched, and shoved. I sometimes feel intimidated.