aochoa43: Sp cq drugs

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

The street prostitues don't really do much for selling or using drugs because they say it either means the pay sucks or they are more likely to get assaulted then paid. Clients some are there to sell drugs. Lacy has a drug problem so she's more engaged in the use of drugs. Melody is okay with clients having drugs on them but doesn't seem too engaged in the drug sale/use. Princess says most use of drugs as a form of payments from the clients.

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

it is about on the other side of town.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Yes

aochoa43: Sp cq clients johns

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

Jim Paxton: drugs and is from out of town
Richard Meyer: few times a month finds regulars cautious on what he is doing.
Rick Sampier: looks for safe areas but if not then leaves.
Stanley Wiltern: has a family and job worried they might catch him

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Not really too committed. They tend to look for the OGs that they see there. They also look for safe places but if they can't find anything then they move along to another spot or return home.

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

They are concerned about getting caught by their family, friends, or their employers because this could really impact their lives if they were. Especially if they got caught by law enforcement.

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

Not too committed. Willing to move locations if the spaces don't come off safe.

ddensmor: Sp cq current response

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

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

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?

harass and intimidate

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?

estromb2: Sp cq current response

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

Police may serve restraining orders against prostitutes, enforce zoning, ban clients or prostitutes from specific areas, enforce laws prohibiting prostitution, restrict clients' ability to drive, impose curfew on prostitutes, and expose clients to publicity.

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

Enforcing laws that prohibit soliciting is an offense related to prostitution. Also, indecent assault, indecent exposure, and annoying and accosting a member of the opposite sex can all be charges and policies when considering prostitution related offenses.

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

Prostitutes who are arrested are usually convicted but fail to show up for court or for hearings. Charges of loitering for the purposes of prostitution are difficult to prove in some jurisdictions, so even if arrest rates are high, prosecutions may not be. Community service or fines is usually handed out.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

If the prostitutes or clients show up to court, they usually complete the sentences. Jail time can be included in the sentencing, but it has been shown that community service or fines are more effective than jail time.

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

The sentencing has little to no effect on prostitution, clients, or prostitutes. Sentencing does not deter the involvement in prostitution and may encourage people to continue their involvement.

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

Officers may refer prostitutes to diversion programs such as mental health professionals, rehabs, job training, or social services.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

These responses can be effective if they are implemented early on. Many prostitutes are presented with this opportunity when it is too late, which can be less effective. If used as a prevention method, these can be effective.

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

Housing and shelter, job training, employment options, group homes, legal support, STD/STI testing, health clinics, counseling, peer support groups, outpatient and inpatient drug/detoxification services, peer mentors, and drop-in services for supplies such as dental care.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Yes. Many prostitutes receive addiction services, assault services, and housing services. Prostitutes may not use these services until they have no other option or are severely in need of help.

ddensmor: 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)?

Female prostitutes

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

Many are drug users

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

No prostitutes revealed they commited crime against clients

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Assault and drug abuse

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

very commited as many are willing to work lower blocks and tolerate abuse to get money for their fix of drugs

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

Many prefer upper blocks but will move to lower if necessary

ddensmor: Sp cq police community members

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

Police arent to concerned with problem as it is normal

2. How concerned is the community?

Community does not like it

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

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

Many community members join to help prostitutes and drug use

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

Low profile, covert, low key prostitutes.

ddensmor: Sp cq environment

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

yes

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

upper blocks of scott ave are popular do to the amount of men and its relative safety. Prostitutes will work in the lower blocks to make ends meet if necessary or to get their fix of drugs.

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

Worse areas tend to rely more on drugs.

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

Business with long-standing customers.

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

bars and hotels benefit and support prostitution.

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

New

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

upper scott ave is safe while lower is more dangerous

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

a mix of both as clients like privacy but events like sports game is more active

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

Drug possession and drug dealing. Assault

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

lower blocks of scott ave

estromb2: Sp cq environment

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

Yes, but there are specific blocks that are common for street prostitution. The location can also depend on whether there is a high police presence, which can make prostitutes find a different area.

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

The areas for prostitution are stated as Lucky's bar, the Blossom and Secrete hotels, and the Lazy lounge. Near bars, hotels, gentlemen clubs, and lounges are the most common areas for street prostitution.

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

The areas are similar because the businesses are late-night or open all night, and they attract intoxicated or drugged people. They are different because they have different purposes. A bar or lounge can attract clients who are looking for prostitutes, while a hotel can be where they go.

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

Any business around bars, hotels, or late-night places can be impacted by street prostitution. Neighborhoods that are near these places can also be impacted due to the traveling between different locations.

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

Hotels or motels will benefit the most due to the client and prostitute going there together for a certain amount of time. Bars and clubs can also benefit due to the volume of prostitutes and clients looking for a prostitute.

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

The street prostitution market has increased in size, in the data I have read. This is because there are limited resources or things being done to prevent and intervene with prostitution. Many cops scare away or threaten prostitutes, so nothing is done, which leads to more volume.

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

The areas can be dangerous for clients due to a fear of police presence, the amount of crimes in the area, and the lack of lighting. Many clients search for prostitutes in an area they deem as "safe".

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

These areas can be both. Usually, they are busy, so people may not notice that prostitutes are there. There can also be isolated areas, such as alleyways, abandoned or vacant buildings, which can be an area for prostitutes.

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

Crimes in the area include robberies, assaults, stolen wallets, and theft from vehicles. Many of these crimes are related to prostitution due to the area and the volume of individuals who know that street prostitution occurs here.

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

I think it would appear in areas where prostitutes can fly under the radar or hide their cover. Areas with minimal police presence, gas stations or convenience stores, busy roads, motels, or places where many prostitutes gather.

ddensmor: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Using money or drugs, often paid before.

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

vehicle

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

Parking lots, bar restrooms, cheap hotels, but mostly in vehicles in dark secluded area.

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

Prostitutes demand clients wear condoms.

ddensmor: Sp cq pimps

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

Most prostitutes claim not to work for pimps.

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