AdrianEidge: 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)?

All types but mainly female prostitutes and male clients.

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

nothing except 4 of them have been convicted.

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

"Sometimes they rip-off the john, and that gives all prostitutes in the area a bad reputation.” Princess They do not rob clients form the research I did.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

"And I always have an escape route planned just in case the guy starts to get rough.” Jewlee. Usually the crime committed is assault. "I only do that as a last resort, however, because the money is not as good, and the chance of being assaulted is a lot higher.” Betty

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

They do it as a living not for fun or are forced into it. "Most of the street prostitutes have some sort of drug addiction. The greater the addiction, the more desperate they are to make money. They end up lowering their prices just to get a fix. A lot of the girls accept drugs as payment and even show the john where to buy them. Sometimes they rip-off the john, and that gives all prostitutes in the area a bad reputation.”

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

They always switch to not get caught but hang around the same area for an extended period of time

AdrianEidge: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

“The best places to find a date are areas that make it easy for guys driving by to stop and talk without drawing too much attention." Tammy

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

“It depends on the john. Most of them don’t want to get out of their car, so we find a dark place to park. If they’re walking, I’ll take them into Lucky’s Bar, in the bathroom." Vee

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

In the car. In a bar. In vacant buildings.

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

"Most have a supply of condoms and almost all have ID cards for some sort of assisted or subsidized government aid program." Rodney. It seems that prostitutes and Johns care about sexual safety and don't want to contract a STD.

WoodnyJean: Sp cq clients johns

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

Not much is known about the specifics of these clients other than their names and that they do to find prostitutes.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

They are not too committed. All have a response saying that only talk to the girls if the area seems safe, some even say they would not want their family or friends to find out.

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

Young men are more likely to buy the services of these prostitutes.

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

They only go if a place is safe and free from police.

debod: Sp cq police community members

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

The police department doesn’t seem to be very concerned about street prostitution according to the local residents and businesses.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is very concerned. They vociferously their concerns at meetings, urging police to do more to stop these actions.

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

They are concerned about the conditions of the lower blocks of Scotts avenue and the neighborhood. They concerned about prostitutes moving from one banned area to another. Police should do more to address the root of the problem. Business owners are concerned about not being able to sell vacant buildings due to the amount of prostitution occurring in the area.

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

They are very organized and active.

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

They’re not willing to tolerate any level of street prostitution.

debod: Sp cq current response

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

They arrest prostitutes and drug dealers who are clients of the prostitutes.

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?

Not too long. It’s. Reported by locals that the same prostitute that was arrested earlier that day can be found in the same area that same night.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

It was stated in an interview that after being booked, prostitutes know that they’ll sign a paper agreeing the appear in court and then they’ll be released.

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

Sentences do little to stop involvement in prostitution for many.

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

Other than arrests and prosecutions, they give out warnings and remind them of the consequences of their actions.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

Not really. For those prostitutes who are able to get rehab, being arrested or warned is enough. Others continue to be prostitutes while being knowledgeable about the consequences.

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

There are shelters, rehab centers and emergency rooms available to assist prostitiutes.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Yes, they do use the available services. Some become regulars at places such as the emergency room.

AdrianEidge: 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 all got arrested except for Stanley who doesn't want to get caught. They all stay away from the main area of prostitution except for Jim because he is addicted to drugs. They all seem not to be married. Age is not known. Marital status is not known. Race is not known. 3/4 got arrested.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

None of the clients seem committed fully. Richard and Jim stand out a little. Richard participates a few times a month and Jim goes because he seems addicted to drugs. Jim is the the most committed. "“I usually visit the stroll a few times each month." “I drive into the city just to buy drugs. But it's real easy to find prostitutes, especially around the drug houses. Sometimes I will offer to exchange or share some of the drugs for oral sex. If I have any trouble finding the dope man, I just find a prostitute. They always know where to buy drugs.”

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

I feel that the groups in low prostitution areas are concerned because Jim, Rick, and Stanley all stay off the main strip of prostitution because they don't want to be caught or seen. Richard does not care because he goes to the highest concentration of prostitutes to get drugs.

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

Richard is the only one super committed to soliciting prostitutes because he uses them for drugs or gives them drugs for service. “I usually visit the stroll a few times each month. If I see a girl I think is safe, I’ll stop and talk to her. I only have two concerns: getting caught and getting a disease. That’s why I always look for the regulars first. If I can’t find someone I know, then I'll drive by and check out the hookers on the street. The night I was arrested, I knew the prostitute was a new girl, but she sure didn't look like a cop. Sure, I pled guilty. I just wanted the case to go away before someone found out about it.”

mackenziedemers: 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 come in many different way like female prostitutes with male clients, homosexual prostitution, and sometimes transvestite prostitution, depending on the area.

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

Prostitutes are usually young to middle-aged, can be from any race or gender, may have a criminal record, substance abuse issues, and might be living in unstable housing situations.

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

Yes, some street prostitutes may rob or steal from clients, especially if they feel threatened or need money to support drug habits.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, street prostitutes are often victims of crime, like assault, robbery, and exploitation by pimps or clients.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Many prostitutes are highly committed because they have financial needs or substance abuse, but some turn to it because they are desperate.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

Prostitutes can be committed to a specific area because it has a steady demand, but they move around to different locations depending on client availability or police presence.

mackenziedemers: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Street prostitutes and clients usually negotiate on the street or in cars, discussing price and services before agreeing.

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

Clients usually solicit prostitutes from vehicles, but sometimes they may walk up to them on foot in areas with high foot traffic.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

Sexual transactions usually happen in cars, alleys, hotels, or other isolated spots where they won’t be easily seen.

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

Many prostitutes and clients don’t take precautions, but some may use condoms if they are aware of the risks or if they are trying to avoid getting sick.

mackenziedemers: Sp cq police community members

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

The police department is concerned, but they might not always prioritize street prostitution over other crimes, depending on the area.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is fairly concerned because street prostitution can bring safety risks, crime, and a bad reputation to the area.

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

Local businesses and residents are most concerned because prostitution can lead to disruption, unsafe environments, and a decrease in property values.

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

Community members are somewhat organized but could be less active unless the issue becomes a major problem in their area.

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

Most people are not willing to tolerate much prostitution at all, because it leads to crime and disruption. Some also accept it if it’s not too visible or disruptive.

mackenziedemers: Sp cq pimps

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

Yes, a lot of prostitutes work for pimps or others who take a cut of what they've earned. Some might work on their own, but pimps are pretty common.

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