Apolline: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Street prostitutes and clients negociate and complete sexual transactions by communicating with brief curbside or car window exchanges.

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

Clients solicit prostitutes from a vehicle, seculded area, or nearby motel.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

The sexual transactions take place in the client's vehicle, secluded areas, or motels.

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

Prosititutes and clients usually take precautions to prevent sexually-trasmitted diseases; however, some clients neglect this and do not take precautions.

ParhamA: 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 mainly revolves around female prostitutes and male clients, where it can take several forms beyond street work. For instance, a woman claimed she no longer works on the street and participates in the escort business for less visibility. There are also different locations like cars, bars, and hotels.

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

The prostitutes are mostly women who struggle with drug addiction and have a lower income. Substance abuse is a major factor, as some lower prices to gain drugs and work alongside the drug trade. They often work long hours, six to eight hours a day, five to six days a week, to make a necessary income. For residence, they rotate around upper and lower Scott Avenue, hotels, and bars depending on police activity.

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

Yes, sometimes street prostitutes attempt to "rip-off the john" or commit crimes such as theft or fraud against clients. This behavior could be driven by drug addiction and the need for income, so it is situational.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, prostitutes are the victims of violent crimes from clients. Some state that working in certain areas increases the chances of being assaulted and that when areas are "too seedy," assault is more likely. However, many do not report the crimes because they fear not being believed or being arrested themselves.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

The prostitutes are highly committed, often working hours and multiple days out of the week for income. Their commitment is driven by the necessity for money and drug addiction rather than choice. They even exchange their body for drugs due to addiction and participate in bars, cars, and hotels for extra cash.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

They are not strongly committed to a singular location unless that location provides more money and less chance of assault. Some move between lower and upper Scott Avenue depending on policing, income, and assault rates. They also relocate with changes in demand, such as conventions or sporting events, rather than remaining in a single area.

Apolline: Sp cq pimps

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

The prostitutes typically work for pimps or others who profit from their income, especially since they are such a vulerable group.

Apolline: 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 prostituion does not take only one form as there are several different forms of prostitution. Prostitutes are typically young or middle-aged.

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

The prostitutes are usually young or middle-aged women that struggle with substance abuse. They often have criminal history as well and a poor socio-economic status. Their races vary widely.

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

Street prositutes do sometimes commit crimes against clients like robbery or theft but this is usually directed by an outside party, such as a pimp.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Street prositutes are at high-risk and typically victims of crimes such as rape, assault, murder, and robbery by their clients.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

These prostitutes are typically very committed to prostitution as they consistently work in the same areas and use this profit as their main source of income.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

They are usually very committed to a particular location, especially as they begin to form "regular" clients.

Apolline: Sp cq police community members

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

The police department is extremely concerned about street prostitution due to the extreme violence it causes, high drug use, and drug sales that hurt the community as a whole.

2. How concerned is the community?

The community is significantly conerned as their environment is being damaged and flooded with dangers and high violence. Crime rates are increasing as well, causing the area to become more intimidating.

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

The groups that are particularly concerned are business owners as their businesses are facing high rates of theft and residents in the area since their community is being tainted with violence and crime.

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

The community members who oppose street prostitution organize complaints to groups associated with law enforcement and encourage community watch groups to record activity in the area.

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

These groups are not willing to tolerate any level of street prostitution as they want to completely eliminate this issue in order to maximize the safety in the community.

Apolline: 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 range from a diverse population from young-adults to middle-aged and consist of varying races, socio-economic statuses, and residences. Marital statuses consist of majority married and occupational statuses consist of majority employed. Their criminal history is limited; however, the clients mostly come from areas outside of the town/city.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Clients' commitment varies regarding prostitution as some are frequently utilizing prostitution while others are only one-time clients. There is a balanced mix of both parties within the clientele.

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

Some groups that are particularly concerned are residents that are worried about the safety in the area as it has become flooded with drugs, and business owners who are facing major issues of theft as a result of the disorder on the streets.

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

These groups are deeply committed to soliciting prostitutes on the street or in a particular area as they want to eliminate the dangers it is creating in the community as well as protect their businesses from economic issues caused by these dangers.

ParhamA: Sp cq pimps

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

Most prostitutes work independently or alongside drug dealers who profit from their influence. They "work for the dope-man," connecting the drug world to prostitution, and how they do not keep all the profit. Additionally, hotels use room rentals for transactions with prostitutes, exploiting the system.

Valentina_A: Sp cq clients johns

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

3 out of the 4 clients there were have been arrested other then that i dont know much.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Only 1 of the clients i looked at mentioned something about picking prostitutes. He mentioned looking for regulars first then said if he didn't see one he knew then he'd drive by and check out the hookers on the street.

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

2 out of the 3 clients i looked at mentioned something about either there family finding out or someone finding about them and something involving prostitutes.

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

1 client mentioned only driving threw safer areas to negotiate with prostitutes easily and not draw to much attention. While another said “I rarely stray off the main thoroughfare when I'm looking for a date. I won’t stop if the area looks too unsafe. If the prostitutes aren’t working the main drag, then I just come back some other night.” so i think it just depends how far someone is willing to go

ParhamA: Sp cq drugs

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

Drug involvement is a very essential part of prostitution. Prostitutes report high levels of addiction, with one claiming to be a heroin addict, and stating that "most of the street prostitutes have some sort of drug addiction." Drugs also affect their behavior, accepting lower prices and drugs as payment. For clients, they admit to driving around to buy drugs and exchange them for sex and even use prostitutes who help clients find drugs. Pimps usually participate by using hotels as a business to attract customers and earn a profit.

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

Yes, street prostitution and drug markets are located near each other. Some prostitutes rotate to drug markets on the lower end when other areas become too heavily policed. Clients also use prostitutes as an easy means of finding drug houses and knowing where to buy drugs. This shows a direct connection, where street prostitution is used to make a profit for drug markets.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Yes, it is very common for sex to be exchanged for drugs. Many prostitutes claim to accept drugs as payment and even lead clients to drug sources while working for drug dealers. Therefore, transactions are not limited to cash and often involve drugs that feed into addiction.

ParhamA: Sp cq current response

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

Police departments tend to both enforce laws against and attempt to prevent street prostitution. These include arrests, large-scale sweeps, higher patrols, and undercover operations. However, sweeps are temporarily effective as they could result in wrongful arrests and hurt the public's trust in law enforcement. With prevention, the police department leans more toward community-driven services with support networks.

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

The prosecutors are more flexible regarding prostitution-related offenses, as there are few convicted prostitutes. The flexibility is displayed in Portland, where vehicle forfeiture cases often result in the cars being returned under deferred prosecution agreements. In some cases, sweeps are not pursued fully, prioritizing behavior changes over strict punishment.

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

The typical sentences include vehicle forfeiture, driver's license suspension, fines, and public exposure through the media. For the media specifically, some clients' names and photographs are published on television and in newspapers. In some areas, judges can suspend or revoke driving privileges for those convicted of patronizing prostitutes. Overall, the sentences involve the loss of mobility to deter prostitution activity.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

Clients are more likely to complete the sentences due to the loss of driving privileges and public exposure, which threatens their personal life. However, some drivers may continue to drive without a valid license as well. Prostitutes have more trouble meeting those sentences due to drug addiction and unstable living conditions for income.

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

The imposition of a sentence is temporary. For instance, sweeps are described as having little long-term effect and removing prostitutes only for a short period of time. However, vehicle forfeiture programs in Portland presented low reoffending rates, showing how the restriction of mobility does work. Some clients also continue offending, but adjust their behavior to avoid being caught after receiving sentences.

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

Police attempt to encourage prostitutes to report violent clients, distributing "bad dates" lists, and working with employers and schools to influence client behavior. They also try to build trust with prostitutes to gather information about pimps. Officers often connect these individuals to diversion programs and social services to prevent more crime.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

Yes, the responses are effective. Vehicle forfeiture laws show strong results with only 1% of clients reoffending. Diversion programs also motivate prostitutes to quit and help reduce risks like disease and assault. However, a response like sweeping appears ineffective in the long-term and harmful to the court system.

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

The treatment services include drug and alcohol treatment, mental health care, transitional housing, job training, child care, legal aid, and HIV testing. These social services also involve transportation, unemployment insurance, and direct outreach to prevent prostitution.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

Although many services are available, prostitutes are not fully persuaded to quit, while those who want to leave gain many benefits. Many prostitutes continue their participation in crime due to addiction, need for income, and social barriers. However, there is long-term change for prostitutes using available services, such as a reduction in disease and assault cases.

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