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Scott Tighe

Scott Tighe, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Western Oregon University. His primary research interests center on Native Americans and their cultures. He has recently turned his attention to Native Americans ensnared in the criminal justice system. Dr. Tighe spent considerable time working with Western Community Policing Institute on Native American issues, which include drug use and abuse among Native American tribes.

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Vivian Aseye Djokotoe

Vivian Aseye Djokotoe, PhD, is a Professor of Criminal Justice and the Director of the Western Restorative and Criminal Justice Research Center. Her teaching focus includes statistics, research methods, juvenile justice, restorative justice, and community crime prevention.

Alivia-Heath: 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)?

Street prostitution likely includes different forms, though female prostitutes and male clients are most common.

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

Prostitutes vary in age and background, and many may have criminal or substance abuse histories.

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

Some prostitutes may commit crimes like theft against clients.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Prostitutes are also often victims of violence and abuse.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Many prostitutes show a high level of involvement due to financial need or addiction.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

Many prostitutes show a high level of involvement due to financial need or addiction.

Alivia-Heath: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Prostitutes and clients typically negotiate quickly on the street and complete transactions in private areas.

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

Most clients solicit prostitutes from vehicles.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

Transactions often take place in cars or nearby hidden areas like alleys or abandoned buildings.

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

Some precautions may be taken, but not consistently.

Alivia-Heath: Sp cq police community members

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

The police department is concerned but has relied mostly on arrests.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is very concerned about the issue.

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

Business owners and residents are especially concerned about safety and reputation.

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

Some community members are vocal but not highly organized.

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

The community has a low tolerance for street prostitution.

Alivia-Heath: Sp cq environment

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

Street prostitution occurs in more than one area, but it is concentrated in certain streets.

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

The area is attractive due to abandoned buildings, low supervision, and easy access for clients.

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

These areas are similar in that they provide privacy, but they may differ in traffic and business activity.

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

Local businesses, such as restaurants, are negatively affected by prostitution.

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

Some businesses may tolerate or indirectly benefit from prostitution activity.

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

The prostitution problem appears to be growing in size recently.

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

The area may be seen as risky due to crime and violence.

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

These areas are often active but still allow hidden or discreet activity.

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

Other crimes include drug offenses, violence, and theft, many of which are related to prostitution.

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

If removed, prostitution would likely move to nearby streets or similar locations.

Alivia-Heath: Sp cq pimps

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

Some prostitutes may work under pimps or others who profit from their earnings.

Alivia-Heath: Sp cq drugs

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

Drugs appear to play a role in the prostitution problem for both prostitutes and possibly clients.

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

Street prostitution and drug activity often occur in the same areas.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Some prostitutes may exchange sex directly for drugs.

Alivia-Heath: Sp cq current response

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

The police currently focus on making arrests for prostitution-related offenses.

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

Prosecutors likely handle these cases quickly, often without long-term impact.

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

Typical sentences include fines, probation, or short jail time.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

Many offenders do not fully complete sentences or quickly return to the same behavior.

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

Punishment does not seem to reduce future involvement in prostitution.

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

Police may also use patrols and warnings in addition to arrests.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

These responses are not very effective long-term since the problem continues.

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

Some social and health services exist, such as shelters and counseling programs.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Many prostitutes do not use these services regularly.

Alivia-Heath: 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 clients are mostly adult men from different backgrounds, many of which travel into the area.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Many clients show repeated behavior, suggesting they are somewhat committed to prostitution.

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

Community members, business owners, and city officials are concerned because prostitution brings crime and harms the area’s image.

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

Clients appear committed to certain areas, especially places like Scott Avenue where prostitution is common.

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