aalexa90: Sp cq clients johns

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

Many clients in the are tend to be older/mid aged men of all socio-economic status and previous criminal histories of soliciting.

2. How committed are clients to prostitution?

Research has shown that clients tend to be very committed to prostitution despite their fear of getting caught or catching infectious diseases.

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

Research has shown that male clients tend to be more concerned about getting caught and having their family, friends, and or employers finding out about their crimes.

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

Many clients prefer to solicit in "safe" areas that they believe they will not get caught in. If they believe that an area is not safe they will find another location or return again the next day.

EliOT: Sp cq drugs

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

The majority are engaged in either the sale or use of drugs in the streets and often are addicted as well.

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

Yes, and often these markets exist within each other on the streets.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Yes, in many cases drugs pay for sex from prostitution.

aalexa90: 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)?

There are several different forms of prostitution. Prostitutes as well as clients can be both male or female and homosexual and/or transvestite prostitution is common.

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

From research gathered, it has been found that prostitutes in the area tend to be women, more specifically women who are younger and battling substance abuse issues.

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

Yes, clients have reported thefts from their vehicles, stolen/lost wallets, and the theft of other valuable possessions after soliciting sex workers

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Yes, research has shown that some prostitutes have reported being victims of violent assaults.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

Interviews with prostitutes has reveled that many are not committed to prostitution, they simply do not know any way to free themselves of prostitution and are largely unaware of resources that are made to help them.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

Interviews with prostitutes has reveled that many of them prefer to work in the Upper Scott Ave. area as they deem it as more safe and the business there are more accepting of them.

aalexa90: Sp cq drugs

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

From research gathered it has been found across multiple different reports that, prostituting and drug sale/use tend to be directly related. Prostitutes who are battling drug addiction tend to use sex work as a way to fund their addiction. Pimps and clients also target drug addicted sex workers, who are more vulnerable and use drugs as an assertive to get the sex workers to engage in sew work.

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

Yes, street prostitution and drug markets tend to be found very close together, with the two markets often interacting with one another.

3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?

Yes, it has been reported that some prostitutes accept drugs as a payment for engaging in sexual acts with clients.

mguffe11: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Johns go into the city and usually look for regulars. Once they find a prostitute, they usually will offer drugs or money. Then they find a car, hotel, building, etc. to have sex in

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

Clients usually solicit from a vehicle.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

They usually take place in a car or hotel/motel

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

Yes, prostitutes and some johns carry condoms

mguffe11: Sp cq current response

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

Their policy is to arrest or threaten to arrest the prostitutes, or give out warnings.

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

Prosecutors/police threaten prostitutes saying they'll go to jail if they don't straighten up.

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

Referrals to treatment programs are given to prostitutes.

4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?

Prostitutes and clients usually do complete their sentences.

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

Girls don't post bond and go through with the sentencing.

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

Other than arrest and prosecution, police will issue warnings.

7. Are any of these responses especially effective?

No, they go right back to working.

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

Treatment facilities/programs are offered to girls.

9. Are prostitutes using available services?

They use treatment programs long enough to get back on their feet, then return to the street.

kdelacru: 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)?

The prostitutes in this case are all women solicited by men.

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

The prostitutes here are women. Some have been arrested and convicted and some have went through rehab. Many of them have a history of and struggle with substance abuse.

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

Yes, some prostitutes will steal items from their clients.

4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?

Prostitutes sometimes are victims of assault from their clients. The risk of them being attacked is increased for those who also steal from their clients.

5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?

They are very committed, especially those who struggle with substance abuse. They will ofte exchange sex for drugs as payment.

6. How committed are they to a particular location?

They are not committed to a particular location and will move if necessary. When prostitutes are removed from one area, they might just move to another. They will move to wherever is secluded and discreet.

mguffe11: Sp cq pimps

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

Most girls don't have a pimp. Some girls actually pimp themselves out to get money to pay their drug dealers. Girls 'work for the dope man'.

mguffe11: Sp cq police community members

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

Police are concerned, but they just don't have the manpower. Dealing with this kind of crime takes away from regular responsibilities. They believe they can't change the women, they can only arrest them.

2. How concerned is the community?

They are very concerned, mainly with how the neighborhood looks. They're also worried about businesses.

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

Neighborhood groups are concerned. They think the police aren't doing anything. The church offers self-help workshops, job training, and drug rehab programs for women

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

These groups are very organized, and they are willing to help police in any way they can

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

Members of the community are willing to overlook prostitution if police can get rid of drug sales and strangers in the neighborhood.

kdelacru: Sp cq sexual transactions

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

Some clients may negotiate down a price or offer drugs for payment. Most of the prostitutes are known for using drugs and will accept them as payment.

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

Clients will typically solicit prostitutes from their vehicle because it is more discreet.

3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?

Sexual transactions typically occur near hotels or secluded areas. Some girls also find clients in bars or clubs.

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

Condoms are often found scattered throughout the streets. If the prostitute uses drugs, they will be less likely to use a condom, thus being at greater risk for constracting a sexually transmitted disease.

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