eporras: Sp cq current response

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

As of right now, there is no policy put into place because there is not enough funding or resources to provide the officers to perform extra duties. If they are getting complaints sometimes, they will go in the area and tell them prostitutes to leave. This only pushes them to other areas, and it is just a cycle of them being pushed around the city. One officer even mentioned a criminal charge is too harsh for the actions. Another officer was caught with a prostitute.

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

They do not take it serious, and many times drop charges. This leads to them being right back on the street with in 24 hours. There was an instance where a plan please guilty when he get caught by an undercover cop renting rooms for prostitution and he plead guilty for a lesser punishment.

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

Usually verbal warnings or fines. If it is a reoffender, they will often refer to rehab

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

Yes but they only complete to go right back because of the punishment being easy.

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

N/A

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

They also give verbal warnings, or threats to those they know to tell their families if caught seen again on the streets.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

Some of the verbal threats are effective but other than that they just go right back. If they tell them leave the area they just go and cause problems in another area instead of it being stopped.

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

There are drug rehab facilities, hospitals, court ordered help as well.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Some prostitutes go if they feel in danger or feel they have a chance of getting caught, but most are court ordered and only do it to prevent jail time.

debod: Sp cq environment

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

Yes. The prostitution occurs on most corners and near many businesses in the area. Incidents and prostitution takes place in and near bars, lounges, liquor stores and near other local businesses.

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

Abandoned buildings make the area attractive to prostitution. Also, areas with a high level of traffic and younger crows may attract street prostitution as well.

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

Areas such as the hotels, bars and lounge are places with the highest level of activity. These areas are the same as it invites the “ couples “ to come in and engage in activities. These areas also attract young crowds which can promote prostitution, mingling and people hooking up.

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

Area businesses such as the furniture store and the dry cleaning place can be harmed by the presence of street prostitution. Many of the prostitutes are on drugs and items such as used condoms found near these businesses can cause customers to avoid the area.

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

Businesses such as the bars, liquor store and hotels support/benefit from street prostitution. Bars serve as hangout spots where people are able to meet others and possibly leave with a prostitute. Liquor stores serve as a way to attract people; liquor influences certain behaviors and can increase the likelihood of prostitution.

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

The street prostitution in some areas are new. It was most likely present in one area, and removed causing them to relocate.

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

Prostitutes usually try to stay on the Main Street. This area is the safest for them. Areas such as the upper part of Scott Avenue is known to be safe as they’re less likely to be assaulted there.

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

During the early evening hours, residents are roaming the prostitution area as there are local restaurants and other businesses.

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

Crimes such as assaults,

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

I predict that it might reappear in another area that is similar to the target area. Neighborhoods with a high volume of bars, liquor stores, lounges and abandoned looking areas are bound to attract activities such as street prostitution.

gbrewer2022: 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 sometimes married, could have a really good job and house, and could be any race. Johns consist of all different kinds of people.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Johns seem pretty committed to finding a prostitute, some they stroll around looking for them when they can't find them. Others tho, prefer to play it safe and decide if they can't find any, they'll head home.

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

The most specific concern that johns pose are the risk of being caught. They would be very embarrassed if their family, friends, and jobs were to find out.

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

Johns like the easy accessibility, but would prefer a more private area that won't get them in trouble with the law.

amiahjones1: Sp cq police community members

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

concerned, but not enough to brainstorm new mechanisms to decrease street prostitution

2. How concerned is the community?

concerned. residents worry for the street, businesses worry for theirs, community leaders create workshops and resources or women in the streets to use in order to get off the streets

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

residents, business owners, community leaders

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

active. neighborhood watchdogs can only do so much without power and authority like police officers

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

no level

amiahjones1: Sp cq pimps

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

the prositutes work for the pimp. these people are paying the women

amiahjones1: 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?

bars, younger attractive crowd

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

similar is the prostitution that occurs in these areas. the difference is drugs and prostitution are heavy in Scott Ave more than any street in the city

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

grocery stores, bars, furniture stores. grocery stores and furniture stores are losing customers with all the prostitution happening around their businesses. bar employees are getting their vehicles broken into

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

bars. most of their customers in this area leave with the women the same night

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

grown tremendously I think due to the lack of police security in the area

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

dangerous. drug activity occurs

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

busy with drug activity as well

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

sometimes assault, use of drugs. all are tied and interlinked in some way

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

to a low security area.

amiahjones1: Sp cq drugs

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

pimps buy drugs to have a good time with the lady. some buy drugs in the area of Scott Ave and coincidently find a prostitute and exchange sharing of drugs for oral sex. drugs are most likely involved in most pimp and prostitution interactions

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

yes. can find both on the upper side of Scott Ave

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

some yes. not all

amiahjones1: Sp cq clients johns

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

all have been arrested, patronized prostitutes. either lives or hangs around upper Scott Ave

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

committed but to an extent. clients are cautious and can be reject prostitutes if they or the area looks sketchy

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

community leaders. watchdogs care for the drug and prostitution issue. would rather clean up drug issue first. reverend offers workshops to get women off the street bc arresting prosittutes doesn't fix their drug problem. the ward complains how residents can't come in because of the crime and is willing to help tackle prostituiton. president of shopping district blames police department. difficult to lease stores because of the women on the streets

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

somewhat committed again if the area is bad or if the prostitute is sketchy

Brenda212002: 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)?

Yes, street prostitution includes various forms involving female, male, and transgender sex workers.

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

Street prostitutes vary in age, gender, and race. Many have histories involving criminal records, social service interactions, substance abuse, and unstable living situations.

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

While the main activity is consensual, there are instances where street prostitutes have committed crimes like robbery or theft against clients.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, they often face crimes such as physical assault, sexual violence, and robbery. Many have reported being beaten or raped by clients.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Commitment varies. Some are deeply involved due to financial needs or lifestyle, others because of drug dependency, and some see it as a temporary means to earn money.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

Many work in specific areas known for prostitution but may move to different locations based on client availability, police activity, and safety concerns.

Brenda212002: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

They usually talk briefly on the street about the price and services before agreeing on the transaction.

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

Clients do both some approach on foot, while others drive and look for prostitutes from their vehicles.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

These transactions often happen in private spots like parked cars, alleys, or abandoned buildings to stay hidden.

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

The use of protection like condoms varies. Some do use them, but others may not due to pressure, drug use, or other factors.

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