Jomoghan: Sp cq clients johns

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

Based on what I learned from the ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, prostitution clients do not fit into just one category. Most of them are adult males, but they come from different backgrounds in terms of age, race, and income. Some have steady jobs and some are even married, while others are single. What stood out to me is that most of them do not have serious criminal records and are usually either local or travel to areas where prostitution is known to happen.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

From what I understand, most clients are not fully committed to prostitution long-term. The ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing explains that many of them only do it occasionally, depending on the situation. Some may repeat the behavior, but a lot of them act on opportunity. I also noticed that they are easier to stop compared to others involved because they worry about getting arrested or embarrassed.

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

Groups concerned include residents, business owners, law enforcement, and community organizations, according to the ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing. Concerns focus on safety, crime, public disturbances, health risks, and the negative impact on neighborhoods and businesses.

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

Clients are often committed to specific locations. The ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing explains they return to known “hot spots” because they are convenient and familiar. Their behavior depends on access, availability, and risk of getting caught.

Kevin Maya: Sp cq police community members

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

Do not seem to be concerned about the increase of prostitution.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is concerned about the rising numbers of prostitution around the community.

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

Families, and residents who have many years of living in the residence.

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

No information.

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

No level of prostitution.

Kevin Maya: Sp cq clients johns

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

Usually low-income clients that use prostitution as a way of finding happiness.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Very comitted.

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

Low income groups, minority groups.

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

Very comitted.

Kevin Maya: 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)?

Multiple forms of prostitution.

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

Prostitution has been growing over the years in residencies. Increase in female prostitution.

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

No.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

They may be victims of crime, dealing with abuse or sex trafficking.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Very committed.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

As long money is being generated they stay.

ahern_2898: Sp cq current response

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

The police departments current policy is to have their focus less on arresting prostitutes and more on targeting buyers.

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

Prosecutors can still file charges for prostitution and solicitation

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

The typical sentences for those who are convicted include up to 6 months in county jail, fines, or probation for first time offenders. Along with counseling or community service.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

No, prostitutes and clients do not always complete their full sentences. Most of them may receive probation or other programs.

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

The punishment does not really stop people from going back to prostitution. Many go back to it since they need the money.

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

They use other response such as: warnings, citations or diversion programs.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

Yes, some of these responses work better than others

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

Some services that are available to assist prostitutes are shelters, job programs, medical care, STD testing, counseling and drug or alcohol programs

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Some of them, not all of them.

bear101008Fullerton: Sp cq current response

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

The police departments current policy in dealing with street prostitution is that many don't have the budget or resources to fully handle the increasing problem. According to a commander of Scott Avenue whenever there are complaints from residents about prostitutes officers simply move them along whenever they see them.

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

Some prosecutors are fair in determining how long prostitutes will stay in jail which is usually a few months if the girls is a multiple time offender. On the other hand there has been increasing more common cases where the girls will have shorter sentences which enables them to get released and back on the streets sooner.

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

For first time offenders many girls are able to get off with just a warning. However, if the prostitute is a multiple time offender then the sentences could be around 2 months or one.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

According to the clients statements for the 3 out of the 4 that have been arrested they have completed their sentences. Although for the prostitutes while many did complete their sentences it's been reported by police staff interviews that many of the girls are able to get charges dropped or reduced. This allows for the girls to be back on the streets of Scott Avenue or elsewhere within less than a 48 hour period.

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

The imposition of a sentence has some involvement with prostitution as it helps remove some of the prostitutes from the streets however as many charges can be dropped or girls have reduced sentences these effects aren't grand enough to create significant changes in the number of prostitutes and the number of those who are involved in it.

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

Other than arrest and prosecution police officers use methods of patrolling to monitor and maintain order within the streets. Many officers explained that their budgets weren't high enough to properly take care of the issue so often times if they received complaints or noticed street prostitution they just moved the girls.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

A few of the responses are effective such as arrest of both clients and the prostitutes however when the police are just patrolling around the streets or moving prostitutes around due to complaints it doesn't stop them from continuing illegal activity. Many responses seem to have a temporal solution rather than something permanent.

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

There are many health related services available to assist prostitutes such as many clinics which will test for HIV or other sex related STDS. Also, trauma-informed rehab is available for the girls as many of them struggle with alcohol abuse and excessive addiction to drugs. These rehab programs are helpful specifically to prostitutes because it caters to girls who have gone through street violence and domestic abuse whether it be in childhood or recently in their work.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Yes, some prostitutes have been using certain available services such as health shelters to help with the abuses that happen to them. It's been reported that for the prostitutes that show up to these shelters theres a pattern of domestic violence which gets worse when the girls are on drugs as they can't feel anything until after the drugs wear off.

ahern_2898: Sp cq clients johns

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

Usually most of the clients would be Hispanic or Latino/a and also African American. Usually, the clients are single mothers. Socio-economic status can be very low, not being to find a job where they can gain a lot of money.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

The clients are committed to prostitution the 5 or 6 days out of the week 3 to 5 times dates a day.

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

The groups that would be concerned is residents, police, business owners, community leaders. The reason why is because kids can see it happening during broad daylight and there can be violence around the area.

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

It's measuring their level of commitment

kevin123: Sp cq drugs

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

Street prostitutes, clients, and pimps use drugs more then selling drugs.

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

Yes, I would think that they are near each other.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Yes and no, if the prostitutes are addicts and need drugs, they could exchange sex for drugs.

yare_reyes: Sp cq environment

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

It can occur in multiple areas within a city especially in places of higher activity

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

Areas that are have low lighting and has easy access to vehicles

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

They are similar in conditions that have more interactions and they are different of how busy the area is and how much police are involved in the areas

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

Local businesses can be affected which can decrease in costumers and can affect the safety of others

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

Businesses like motels can benefit because they have costumers

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

It can change over time depending on the police activity

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

The street prostitution areas do have a reputation because of criminal activities

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

The streets prostitution areas are isolated to avoid being caught but when it is busy it is easier to blend in

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

Other types of crime can occur in the area can be theft and some of it can be connected to street prostitution

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

I think it might reappear in places where there are less police activity and somewhere they can avoid attention

yare_reyes: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

They usually make contact within the area and they agree on a price, the interaction is short to avoid any suspicion

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

Clients may be on foot or in a vehicle to communicate

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

They usually take place in a private area to avoid being seen

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

Some prostitutes do take precaution to prevent sexually transmit diseased

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