Lilla55198: Sp cq sexual transactions

1. How, specifically, do street prostitutes and clients negotiate and complete sexual transactions?

A price is set and negotiated before services and cash or drugs is usually the payment.

2. Do clients solicit prostitutes on foot or from a vehicle?

The clients solicit prostitutes on foot and from a vehicle

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

In parking lots, or in hotels that charge by the hour.

4. Do prostitutes and clients take precautions to prevent sexually-transmitted disease?

Yes, condoms are used

Lilla55198: Sp cq police community members

1. How concerned is the police department about street prostitution?

They are concerned, although the police department does not have the budget to continue to deter this behavior.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is very concerned for safety reasons.

3. What groups are particularly concerned and why? What specific concerns are expressed?

The residents, community leaders, business owners. The residents fear for their safety. The community leaders are concerned with the economic success of the community and the prostitution that is degrading the community.

4. How organized and active are community members who oppose street prostitution?

They are organized and active in trying to remedy the issue.

5. What level of street prostitution are they willing to tolerate?

They are not willing to tolerate any level of prostitution

Lilla55198: Sp cq street prostitutes

1. Does street prostitution take only one form (e.g., female prostitutes and male clients), or are there several different forms (e.g., homosexual or transvestite prostitution)?

There are several different forms

2. What is known about the prostitutes (e.g., age, gender, race, criminal history, social service history, substance abuse history, residence)?

Young with substance abuse problems, prior criminal history for same offense.

3. Do street prostitutes commit crimes against clients (e.g., robbery or theft)?

Some do commit crimes against clients such as theft of money.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, some are assaulted

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Somewhat committed but think they have no way out.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

They are committed to a particular location because it is familiar to them.

Lilla55198: Sp cq current response

1. What is the police department's current policy in dealing with street prostitution?

The police department's current policy is to move the prostitutes down the street when possible, unless their is cause for arrest.

2. What is the prosecutor's current policy regarding prostitution-related offenses?

To prosecute the cases under the laws of the state.

3. What are the typical sentences handed out to those who are convicted?

Most are misdemeanors which is probation or jail time. For offenses such as assault the penalties are more stricter, since this becomes a felony the sentence is five years in department of corrections.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

Some do, others re-offend before the end of probation.

5. What effect, if any, does the imposition of a sentence have on subsequent involvement in prostitution?

It does not seem to have an effect in prostitution

6. What responses do police officers use, other than arrest and prosecution?

They ask them to move along

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

8. What social, health and substance abuse treatment services are available to assist prostitutes?

There are several outside agencies that offer these services, such as rehabilitation.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Most are not

Lilla55198: Sp cq clients johns

1. What is known about the clients (e.g., age, race, occupation, socio-economic status, marital status, criminal history, residence)?

The age range suggests from about 20 years old to 45 year old. No race identified. Economic status is undefined other than possible college students.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

The clients are committed to individual prostitutes.

3. What groups are particularly concerned and why? What specific concerns are expressed?

Business owners, residents, and community leaders are concerned with the prostitution, because it's not good for business. The specific concerns are the assaults, the drugs, and the overall look of the neighborhood.

4. How committed are they to soliciting prostitutes on the street or in a particular area?

The clients are committed to soliciting prostitutes on the street in this particular area.

Lilla55198: Sp cq environment

1. Does street prostitution take place in more than one area?

Yes, upper and lower Scott Street

2. What conditions make the area(s) attractive for street prostitution?

Bars, Shady hotels

3. If street prostitution occurs in several areas, how are they similar and different?

The street prostitution in the upper area of Scott Street has been noticeable, unfortunately the lower area of Scott Street has become more dangerous due to drugs.

4. What area businesses are harmed by the presence of street prostitution?

Malls, restaurants, small businesses

5. What area businesses support and/or benefit from street prostitution?

Hotels and bars

6. Is the street prostitution market in each area old or new? Has it changed in size recently? If so, why?

Old, continuing problem with a drastic increase over the last year, due to the declining economy in the area.

7. Do street prostitution areas have a reputation as being dangerous or safe for clients?

Dangerous

8. Are street prostitution areas isolated, or busy with other activities?

The prostitution areas are busy with other activities.

9. What other types of crime occur in the area? How much is related to street prostitution?

Drug charges, assault, and murder. From the information given it is directly related to street prostitution.

10. If street prostitution were forced out of a target area, where would you predict it might reappear?

If forced out of the target area, it would appear in another area that is deemed as economically unstable.

gracielee: Sp cq street prostitutes

1. Does street prostitution take only one form (e.g., female prostitutes and male clients), or are there several different forms (e.g., homosexual or transvestite prostitution)?

Homosexual and transgender prostitution exists, but services depend on the client demand and social acceptance.

2. What is known about the prostitutes (e.g., age, gender, race, criminal history, social service history, substance abuse history, residence)?

Many are drug abusers, young adults, sometimes teens. Mostly women, and race can vary by area. Many prostitutes are homeless or have inconsistent housing.

3. Do street prostitutes commit crimes against clients (e.g., robbery or theft)?

Some prostitutes commit to theft due to drug substance abuse or struggling from lack of income.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, many prostitutes are extremely vulnerable to assault and battery due to being on the street during late nights, and involved with drug use.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Many are committed due to financial struggles, and depend on prostitution for a stable income.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

Some prostitutes will move for client demand, while others remain in areas for familiarity or more safety or more clients available.

gracielee: Sp cq sexual transactions

1. How, specifically, do street prostitutes and clients negotiate and complete sexual transactions?

Prostitutes offer services and prices on the spot, and are visible to clients. Many clients are regulars and know where to find prostitutes. Many offer cash or drugs for sex.

2. Do clients solicit prostitutes on foot or from a vehicle?

Some clients may approach on foot, while others drive by and pick up a prostitute.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

Hotels, alleys, dim parking lots with low visibility.

4. Do prostitutes and clients take precautions to prevent sexually-transmitted disease?

Safety practices are often not considered due to pressure or lack of education on health risks.

gracielee: Sp cq police community members

1. How concerned is the police department about street prostitution?

Police are concerned of public safety in high-crime areas, and are looking to prevent this from happening as often.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is concerned for their safety as prostitution often follows other drug-related crimes, and this deters the reputation of the community.

3. What groups are particularly concerned and why? What specific concerns are expressed?

Community leaders, business owners, and parents are concerned. Communities are concerned for their reputation, businesses are worried of customers turning away, and parents are worried for their children's safety.

4. How organized and active are community members who oppose street prostitution?

Many communities organize petitions or meetings concerning prostitution, and cooperate with police to surveillance the activity, and prevent it from happening.

5. What level of street prostitution are they willing to tolerate?

Tolerance for prostitution is low, as communities and police both focus on making the activity less visible in the environment.

gracielee: Sp cq pimps

1. Do the prostitutes work for pimps or others who profit from their income?

Prostitutes who work for pimps often share their income for protection, but are often controlled by pimps. On the other hand, other prostitutes keep their money through independent services.

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