Rev. Francis Powell
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“The church runs a self-help workshop for women of the streets. We offer job training and drug rehabilitation programs. Our newest program involves church volunteers making house visits during the evening hours, checking on children that might be left alone. Our resources are limited, but we would like to help in any way we can. I know that arresting prostitutes offers little help to correct their drug problem.”
Response Revealed
Mediate conflicts between prostitutes and the community.
Show/Hide DetailsWhile negotiating with offenders is not common for the police, street prostitutes have responded positively in several communities where the police and community have requested that they stay away from certain areas or reduce their nuisance behavior in exchange for some tolerance. In one Vancouver community, community groups posted signs and maps requesting that prostitutes stay out of certain areas. Obviously, it can be difficult to get prostitutes to comply with agreements.
Response Revealed
Impose curfews on prostitutes.
Show/Hide DetailsCurfews can be imposed on prostitutes as a condition of either bail or probation. The purpose is to deny prostitutes the opportunity to work during the hours of peak demand. To be effective, police or corrections officials must monitor and enforce the curfews.
