victoria_c: Sp cq police community members

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

The police department doesn't seem too concerned about street prostitution, because they haven't done anything major to try to stop it. The most they've done is mass arrests, but that doesn't seem to make them go away. The officers usually just tell them that they have to go away, and they listen, but they come right back when the officers aren't there.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is very concerned about prostitution because they don't like seeing this happen, and they don't like how much drug trafficking there is.

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

Families, churches, and neighborhood groups are most concerned because they don't want to see these women like this in their communities, and they don't like seeing all the drug use.

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

The community members who oppose street prostitution are not very organized in the way that they speak out against this problem, but they are active.

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

They are willing to tolerate street prostitution if they don't do anything scandalous out in the open. If they do things where the community can't see it, that's okay.

victoria_c: 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)?

From the street prostitutes that I interviewed, I only heard that there were only 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)?

We know that the prostitutes are all women in their middle ages, and they don't necessarily have a criminal history, but some have had a substance abuse history.

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

From the prostitutes that I interviewed, none of them has committed crimes against their clients.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, street prostitutes can be the victims of crime. A big example of this is the prostitutes being sexually assaulted.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Prostitutes are very committed to prostitution because it's how they make money, and they don't know what else to do. Without prostitution, they would basically have nothing to do, and they wouldn't know how to provide for themselves.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

They aren't too committed to a particular location. For example, if their usual location has a lot of police activity that day, they would go somewhere else to hopefully find more clients over there and be out of the officers' view. They do have locations that they prefer to be at, though.

victoria_c: Sp cq clients johns

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

The clients aren't all married, and they're all middle-aged men.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

The clients are very committed to prostitution because it's basically all they come into the city for. Whether it's buying drugs or looking to have sexual relations with them.

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

The groups that are particularly concerned are the clients because they don't want to get caught by the police for engaging in these activities with the prostitutes.

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

They are very committed to soliciting prostitutes on the street/in certain areas because they will go to great lengths just to get what they want out of them. Some of these clients have prostitutes that they will go to regularly, but if they don't see the particular one that they know, they will talk to another one.

Apolline: Sp cq current response

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

The police department's current policy in dealing with street prostitution consists of a combination of enforcement, social service collaboration, and environmental changes.

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

The prosecutor's current policy regarding prostitution-related offenses is increasingly altering from incarceration to rehabilitation.

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

Typical sentences handed out to those who are convicted are up to 6 months, but 3-6 years for pimps.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

Clients typically do complete these sentences as prosititutes do not typically complete these sentences since they fail to appear to court or face other challenges.

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

For prosititutes, the imposition of a sentence typically leads to backfire and they continue to persue this activity. For clients, the imposition of a sentence redirects their behavior positively.

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

Police officers typically alter the environment by adding more light and surveillance as well as making their presence known in order to intimidate clients/prosititutes.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

These responses, such as heavier police presence, are especially effective as they alter the environment.

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

Rehabilitation programs and centers, hot-lines, and other interventions are available to assist prostitutes.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Prosititutes are avoiding using available services and do not typically directly contact police.

ParhamA: Sp cq environment

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

Yes, street prostitution takes place in multiple areas. These include upper and lower Scott Avenue, bars, cars, and hotels. Prostitutes claim they move around these areas depending on where police activity takes place, rotating to different zones if police activity is high in a specific area that they regularly do business in.

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

Areas are attractive when they provide easier access to clients, safety from assault, and discretion from police. They prefer places where cars can stop without drawing attention and secluded areas. The upper areas are more attractive as they bring in younger clients, along with sporting events being attractive for profit. The lower areas are used as a fallback for police activity.

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

The areas are similar in that they support prostitution activity and drug addiction while attracting clients. They differ in the level of safety they contain. The upper area has more profitability and less chance of assault, while the lower area is tied to drug markets for profit but contains lower earnings for prostitutes along with a higher risk of assault.

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

Many local businesses, like shopping and restaurant store owners, complain about losing customers, closing early to avoid prostitutes, and fearing going out of business due to activity. Some employee cars are often broken into, and customers are solicited and harassed, driving them away. Businesses also have to deal with drug use, litter from condoms, and violence that hurts their reviews.

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

Some business profit directly from street prostitution. For instance, bars in the upper area allow prostitutes to socialize with and attract clients. Hotels and motels profit by renting rooms by the hour to regular clients. These owners deny wrongdoing to avoid legal issues, but these arrangements clearly provide profit tied to prostitution activity.

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

The market continues to grow newer as business owners state that new bars and development have attracted a younger crowd, increasing potential new clients. This rise in customers has led to more prostitutes and drug use, driven by economic opportunity and increased demand for nightlife and events among college students.

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

Yes, different areas have different levels of safety. The upper area is viewed as safer, attracting clients who are easily approachable with a lower risk of assault. In contrast, the lower area of Scott Avenue has higher risks of assault and drug activity. Some clients avoid these areas and stay on the main road if conditions appear risky.

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

These areas are usually busy unless they are directly on the street. This is because they include bars, clubs, hotels, and stores with regular customer traffic. Prostitutes take advantage of busy activity to blend in and gain more clients while avoiding police patrols with the mix of legal and illegal activity.

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

The other types of crimes that occur are drug use, theft, assault, littering, and public disturbances. Business owners report seeing violence against women, unconscious people, and multiple signs of drug use. Most is directly and indirectly connected to street prostitution due to ties with the drug trade and ill behavior deriving from prostitution.

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

I would predict it may reappear in lower, more discreet areas with similar conditions. Like lower Scott Avenue, prostitutes will move to lower-end areas while police activity resides over more popular, profitable areas. These increase the likelihood of assault but do not eliminate prostitution and simply move it away from police.

Apolline: Sp cq drugs

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

The engagement with drug use and sale among street prostitutes and clients is extremely high.

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

Street prositituion and street drug markets are near each each other.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs as this is their main goal and motive.

Valentina_A: Sp cq drugs

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

Meany street prostitutes are addicted to drugs and Meany know where to get some and might sell some themself or tell there clients someone who sells drugs.

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

Yes, Some prostitutes even hang around drug markets on the street and hang near dealers Because most are addicted to drugs.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Yes, Some prostitutes are so addicted they offer there services in exchange from drugs instead of actual money because most of them are so addicted and desprite to get there hands on some drugs.

Apolline: Sp cq environment

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

Street prostitution usually takes place in more than one area.

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

Secluded areas, areas with low surveillance, and areas with low lighting are conditions that make areas attractive for street prosititution.

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

When street prostitution occurs in several areas, they are similar as they are both often abandoned and secluded areas. They are different as the community tolerance varies and levels of organizations differ.

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

Street prostitution harms local businesses and drives away customers. Specific businesses negatively impacted include retail shops, restaurants, and motels, which are usually used for transactions.

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

Motels/hotels support and/or benefit from street prostitution as they are typically used during the transaction.

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

Street prostitution markets can be old or new and they often vary in size based on law enforcement activity, community tolerance, and links to drug trafficking. Recently, many street markets have decreased in size due to increased police pressure and redevelopment in areas; however, some remain.

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

Street prostitution areas have a reputation as being dangerous for clients as they have high rates of victimization, drug use and sale, and violence.

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

Street prositition areas are busy with other activites, causing traffic jam issues in the area.

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

Drug-related crimes, theft, and trafficking typically occur in the area as well. Most of this is related to street prostitution, especially since it is often associated with drugs and trafficking.

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

It might reappear in areas with nearby motels to support the transactions and busy areas equipped with secluded areas.

Valentina_A: Sp cq pimps

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

Most likely, Im pretty sure most prostitutes work for pimps or other who profit from there income. So then the pimps or the other who profited control the prostitute to an extent while also helping the girls by providing pretention and other things.

Valentina_A: 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)?

None of the girls i looked at mentioned anything about they. Id guess its mostly female prostitute and male client but I'm sure there are some different types of prostitution out there.

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

All the prostitutes that can be interviewed are girls and a couple of them talked about being addicted to drugs or knowing other prostitutes addicted to drugs.

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

one of the girls i looked at mentions some prostitutes ripping off some clients for princes or buysing drugs and things like that.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, 2 of the prostitutes i saw mentioned guys getting more violent and them being more likely to get assaulted in certain areas.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

I'm not really sure but one of the girls said she didn't do that anymore and that she in the escort business now. Although i think that if they had the option they would do something else to make money instead of selling themself.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

2 girls that i looked at said they go to Upper Scott Ave. and 1 girl said going to places where there's a lot of men crowded like a sports bar or something. The girls mentioned going or avoiding certain places because of the about of money they'd get and hoe likely the clients are to get violent.

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