micko1234: Sp cq clients johns

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

They are men in their thirties and a little bit older. They are mostly white men, and they have a little bit more money and they usually are single men.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

They will go up and down the street trying to find the right woman for them. Next they will go to bars and clubs to find them also. Then will get hotels for them.

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

Store owner because they are losing business. they also may have to close down and cause people are not coming anymore and changing hours.

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

Pretty good south side was real bad about things.

Rianne_M: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Negotiations typically occur on the street when clients drive by and slow down near prostitutes. The prostitute will approach the vehicle, and pricing is discussed. If agreed, the prostitute enters the car and leaves the area. Some methods involve clients visiting bars (ex: Lucky’s Bar or Lazy Lounge), where prostitutes are known to be at. After interacting inside, they leave together. In some cases, prostitutes and clients use hotels like Secrete Inn. Prostitutes often wait in shadows or less visible areas and only step

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

Clients do both. Many solicit from vehicles by circling the area until they find a prostitute, some approach on foot, especially after visiting nearby bars or being dropped off by taxis.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

Transactions take place in cars, nearby hotels such as Secrete Inn, and occasionally in more secluded areas like alleyways or parking lots. Bars may also serve as initial meeting points before moving to a more private location.

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

Some precautions may be taken, such as a condom, but evidence suggests inconsistent protection. Public health reports of rising sexually transmitted diseases and the presence of discarded condoms indicate that safe practices are not always followed. This suggests a significant public health risk associated with these transactions.

chloee.graack: Sp cq current response

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

There is no current policy besides arresting them. Having officers focus on the prostitution issue takes them away from their other responsibilities which cannot occur. There is also not enough resources or manpower to overcome this issue.

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

Arrest those loitering, curb crawling, or doing drugs.

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

The typical sentence handed out to those who are convicted are charges of loitering for the purposes of prostitution or curb-crawling.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

No because the charges are typically difficult to prove in some jurisdictions and can't be fully prosecuted.

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

The imposition of a sentence does not deter individuals from being involved with prostitution because majority of the time, those involved are not prosecuted.

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

Officers will either patrol the area more or even call the families and employers of "Johns" if they see them again knowing how threatening the risk can be to them.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

They are. Prostitution typically lowers slightly. Pimps and clients are more likely to be afraid of getting arrested or officers contacting their families if they are seen again.

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

There are job services and rehabilitation programs being ran by the members of churches in order to help. There are also rehab facilities dedicated to helping drug addicts.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Some are. One prostitute is in rehab for her prior drug addiction.

Rianne_M: Sp cq current response

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

Police are increasing enforcement and plan to target prostitution due to rising activity. Current strategies include things such as arrests, patrols, undercover work, and electronic surveillance.

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

Prostitutes are being released within 48 hours, suggesting low-level prosecution.

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

Sentences appear minimal, given how quickly individuals return to the streets.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

While technically complete short-term penalties, but the quick release suggests little long-term accountability.

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

Very little deterrent, due to the fact that many prostitutes return to the same areas shortly after release.

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

Police use electronic surveillance, targeted patrols, and investigations into businesses such as hotels and clubs involved in prostitution.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

Surveillance has been effective in identifying patterns such as peak times (after 11 PM) and the primary locations, but overall enforcement strategies have not reduced activity significantly.

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

Services include free health clinics, STD treatment, and possible substance abuse programs.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Some may use services, but rising STD rates suggest that many are not consistently accessing or benefiting from them. Some might not be due to addiction abuse, distrust of authorities/others, or lack of access.

Rianne_M: Sp cq police community members

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

Police are highly concerned due to increased prostitution and related offenses. They are focusing on more resources on enforcement; however, it is costly.

2. How concerned is the community?

The residents of that area have put in complaints, and the police department is aware.

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

Residents, business owners, and community organizations are most concerned about safety, health hazards, property values, and reputation.

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

The communities in these areas are reporting; though not all incidents are reported, especially by prostitutes.

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

Most communities have low tolerance.

Rianne_M: Sp cq pimps

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

Many prostitutes work independently, but others are supported by third parties. There are escorts mentioned that could be tried to an "organization". Also, businesses such as hotels heavily benefit by these women's income, they provide locations and profit from the repeated transactions, creating a semi-organized system.

Rianne_M: Sp cq environment

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

Yes, street prostitution often occurs in many areas within a city (ex: streets, clubs, hotels, bars, cars, etc...), but it is now concentrated along Scott Avenue, particularly the 200–800 blocks.

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

The presence of bars and hotels such as Lucky’s Bar, Lazy Lounge, and Secrete Inn creates ideal conditions. They include high nighttime activity, low guardianship after 11 PM, access to vehicles, and areas with shadows that allow prostitutes to avoid detection.

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

Areas with nightlife, hotels, and easy access to clients have higher activity; many of the women dress up to blend in more with the environment. Some areas are more visible and street-based, while others involve more discreet or organized activity. There is also a safety level as well.

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

Restaurants, retail stores, and other local businesses are negatively affected due to safety concerns and damage to their reputation.

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

Some businesses, such as Secrete Inn, benefit from the repeated renting of rooms for short-term use, creating a system that supports ongoing prostitution activity.

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

Prostitution has historically been tolerated in certain areas. The recent increases show expansion into new sections, due to demand and opportunity.

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

It depends on the location. Many have reported being in better areas, but police activity is higher and will move to areas more dangerous and with less money.

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

Both can be true. Many areas can be high traffic areas that provide cliental, while other areas might be isolates to avoid police activity.

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

Other crimes include drug activity, harassment, indecent exposure, and assault. Public health issues, such as discarded syringes and condoms, are also present. Pretty much all of it is related to prostitution.

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

Street prostitution would just reappear in areas with similar conditions.

chloee.graack: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Clients will slowly drive by spots where prostitutes are and the prostitutes will come up to them. They ask for the service and negotiate price. Sometimes, they negotiate with drugs. They then complete sexual transactions either in club rooms reserved for cases as such or they will complete the transaction in the vehicle.

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

Both. Some clients will go on foot if they are already there for a drug exchange. For the most part though, it is in a vehicle.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

Either in club rooms reserved for those cases by someone who books the rooms or in the vehicle.

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

They use condoms and some clients take the precaution by making sure they stick to their regulars instead of someone different in case they have a disease.

Rianne_M: Sp cq clients johns

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

Clients are often males, middle-age or younger (some being in college). Many of the younger clients, hangout in the new bars, such as Lucky’s Bar and Lazy Lounge. They come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and typically attempt to remain anonymous. Many solicit prostitutes by driving through areas like Scott Avenue. Some clients are also dropped off by taxis, suggesting both planned and opportunistic behavior.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Clients show a moderate commitment-level. Many actively seek out prostitutes by circling the area in vehicles or visiting specific bars after hours, indicating intentional and repeated behavior rather than completely impulsive actions.

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

Residents, business owners, and public health officials are particularly concerned. Residents worry about safety, harassment, quality of life, and housing value. Businesses fear damage to their reputation and loss of customers. Public health officials are concerned about rising sexually transmitted diseases and hazardous waste like discarded syringes and condoms.

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

Clients are strongly tied to Scott Avenue due to it being known as a “stroll area”. The repeated use of specific locations suggests familiarity and preference to this area. Some may relocate if police presence increases.

chloee.graack: Sp cq police community members

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

They are pretty concerned. They have attempted to relocate high density areas elsewhere but they have only increased in size. They are trying to help nearby businesses with the problem.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is concerned because of the violence and crime rate affecting businesses. They are also concerned because of families trying to live their lives without running into a prostitute.

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

The elderly, surrounding businesses, and neighborhood residents are concerned. They are concerned because they can't go into the city without being solicited by prostitutes or possibly getting robbed or assaulted by clients and pimps around them.

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

Community members are active. They are offering drug rehabilitation and job training efforts to those willing to participate in order to get them back on their feet in society. Many business owners cannot loan their buildings or businesses because of the poor quality of the area and are willing to do anything to try and reverse it.

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

They are not willing to tolerate any level of street prostitution. They want to help them get reintegrated back into society but they want the soliciting to stop.

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