bentlelc: 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)?

most female-male

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

young women and history of substance abuse

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

sometimes, specifically if drugs are involved

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

yes

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

very

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

very

bentlelc: Sp cq environment

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

not really

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

run down shops and bars

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

upper side versus lower side. one tolerates it and one does not

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

lower scott avenue since that's where the street prostitution happens

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

bars and motels benefit from prostitution

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

it has grown

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

dangerous, most stay in their cars and pick the prostitutes up

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

crime and drugs also

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

drugs and it seems related

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

in lower income areas

bentlelc: Sp cq drugs

1. To what extent are street prostitutes, clients and pimps engaged in the sale or use of drugs?

very much so. prostitutes will exchange their services for drugs and prostitutes who are using charge less because they are just focused on getting money for their next fix.

2. Are street prostitution and street drug markets near each other?

yes

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

yes

bentlelc: Sp cq current response

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

arrest and then just release

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

lax, not much

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

none

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

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

no result, drugs are a major issue and arrests do not take car of the drug problems

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

none

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

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

a church has a drug-rehab/health program but that is it

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

not really

bentlelc: Sp cq clients johns

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

middle aged men

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

they will circle in their cars and only pick someone up if its safe and they are able. they have regulars

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

residents and shop owners are most concerned. Shop owners concerned about their business and money flow. Residents worried about safety

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

they stick to the lower scott avenue

arce: Sp cq current response

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

Based on the police interview, the police department's current policy in dealing with street prostitution appears to be one of the limited interventions due to resource constraints and the perceived cost-effectiveness of pursuing such cases. While officers are aware of the problem and community concerns, their primary approach is to move prostitutes along when they are seen, rather than conducting in-depth investigations or making arrests. The interview suggests that the department lacks the manpower and the budget to effectively address street prostitution and that even when cases are made, they are often dropped or reduced by prosecutors. The focus seems to be on minimizing the visible signs of prostitution rather than eradication the problem.

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

The prosecutor's current policy regarding prostitution-related offemnses appears to be lenient, as charges are often dropped or reduced, which further discourages police efforts to address the issue.

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

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

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

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

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

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

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Pinkfanatic87: Sp cq environment

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

yes it takes place in more than one area, sometimes a hotel, secluded area, nearby place to find a date without drawing attention

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

big sporting events, convention which brings lots of guys into town

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

they are usually different as some areas have lots people around and some places have barely anyone around

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

large areas of people usually events that bring lots of guys

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

many business owners support prostitution

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

its new in each area as the numbers have increased over time the past year

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

It is dangerous as drug dependent prostitutes are more vulnerable to violence and more likely to steal from their clients

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

it is mixed in and busy with other activites

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

drug usage and it sometimes can be done with prostitutes and the clients together

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

down in secluded areas like dark areas and alleyways

arce: Sp cq clients johns

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

Three out of four of the clients were arrested two of them for patronizing prostitutes and one of them for soliciting an undercover officer.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Client 1: Shows a moderate level of commitment, primarily driven by drug acquisition. Prostitution is a secondary activity, used as a means to an end (finding drugs or exchanging drugs for sex). Client 2 : demonstrates a low to moderate level of commitment. Their engagement is conditional, based on safety and convenience. They are not highly motivated, as they are willing to postpone their activity if conditions are not ideal. Client 3: Exhibits a moderate level of commitment, tempered by significant concerns about secrecy and potential repercussions. The need for discretion suggests a higher level of planning and risk assessment, indicating some degree of commitment despite the risks. Client 4: Display a higher level of commitment, engaging in the activity multiple times per month. Their focus on safety and familiarity suggests a sustained pattern of behavior and a proactive approach to managing risks. In summary, the clients' commitment levels vary from low to high, depending on their motivations, risk tolerance, and the role prostitution plays in their lives.

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

The residents' group is deeply concerned about the issues at hand. Long-time shoppers lament the neighborhood's decline, the increased presence of seeding people, and a growing sense of unease, which are altering their shopping habits. Merchants are primarily worried about how street prostitution negatively affects their businesses, citing customer solicitation and the difficulty of leasing storefronts due to the area's tarnished image, compounded by what they see as ineffective police intervention. The neighborhood group expresses broader concerns about rising crime rates, including prostitution and drug sales, and perceived lack of effective police action. Lastly, a motel owner is troubled by the exploitation of young prostitutes and the overall degradation of their business environment due to prostitution related activities.

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

high-level commitment

Mgmurph5: 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)?

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

N/A

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

Sometimes?

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Sometimes

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

From what it looks like, pretty committed.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

Very committed.

Mgmurph5: Sp cq police community members

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

Very concerned but not doing enough.

2. How concerned is the community?

Extremely concerned.

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

Business owners who are not a bar, club, liquor store, or motel.

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

N/A?

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

None?

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