Kaikat123: Sp cq pimps
work for
Kaikat123: 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?
Streets like in LA like fig, where there’s a lot of businesses and men around and clubs
3. If street prostitution occurs in several areas, how are they similar and different?
different population ethnic
4. What area businesses are harmed by the presence of street prostitution?
pimps
5. What area businesses support and/or benefit from street prostitution?
the owners
6. Is the street prostitution market in each area old or new? Has it changed in size recently? If so, why?
both, they all keep alternating from a diff age range
7. Do street prostitution areas have a reputation as being dangerous or safe for clients?
Yes
8. Are street prostitution areas isolated, or busy with other activities?
isokated
9. What other types of crime occur in the area? How much is related to street prostitution?
Drug dealing
10. If street prostitution were forced out of a target area, where would you predict it might reappear?
Maybe
Kaikat123: Sp cq drugs
1. To what extent are street prostitutes, clients and pimps engaged in the sale or use of drugs?
Coke, marijuana, ecstasy
2. Are street prostitution and street drug markets near each other?
No
3. Do street prostitutes exchange sex directly for drugs?
yes
Kaikat123: Sp cq current response
1. What is the police department's current policy in dealing with street prostitution?
Patrolling
2. What is the prosecutor's current policy regarding prostitution-related offenses?
To be cautious regarding the prostitutes on the streets
3. What are the typical sentences handed out to those who are convicted?
4 years
4. Do the prostitutes and clients complete those sentences?
No
5. What effect, if any, does the imposition of a sentence have on subsequent involvement in prostitution?
Mental health
6. What responses do police officers use, other than arrest and prosecution?
Sentences, rehabilitation
7. Are any of these responses especially effective?
No
8. What social, health and substance abuse treatment services are available to assist prostitutes?
rehabilitation
9. Are prostitutes using available services?
some
Kaikat123: Sp cq clients johns
1. What is known about the clients (e.g., age, race, occupation, socio-economic status, marital status, criminal history, residence)?
John is White
2. How committed are clients to prostitution?
Very committed
3. What groups are particularly concerned and why? What specific concerns are expressed?
posititutes
4. How committed are they to soliciting prostitutes on the street or in a particular area?
Very, it’s normalized
gabrielntrejo125: Sp cq environment
1. Does street prostitution take place in more than one area?
Yes — mainly along Scott Avenue (lower blocks and upper sections), but it has spread or shifted recently (more rampant in both lower and upper Scott Ave., with some spillover or investigation into nearby spots like upper sports clubs).
2. What conditions make the area(s) attractive for street prostitution?
Busy main drag with easy vehicle access (curb-crawling), nearby facilitators (bars like Team Sports Bar/Rec Plex, cheap motels like Secret Inn/Blossom/Breeze, vacant buildings), escape routes from police/violent johns, college/student crowd demand, and tolerant businesses (bartenders making calls, motels arranging repeat rooms).
3. If street prostitution occurs in several areas, how are they similar and different?
Similar: All on/near Scott Ave. — main thoroughfare for cruising, visible spots preferred, tied to bars/motels/vacants, college demand.
Different: Lower blocks — more desperate/addicted prostitutes (Lacy: lower pay, riskier/violent clients). Upper blocks — better money, less violence (Lacy prefers upper for safer johns/higher pay). Some shift indoors (motels, sports clubs upper end).
Different: Lower blocks — more desperate/addicted prostitutes (Lacy: lower pay, riskier/violent clients). Upper blocks — better money, less violence (Lacy prefers upper for safer johns/higher pay). Some shift indoors (motels, sports clubs upper end).
4. What area businesses are harmed by the presence of street prostitution?
Legitimate retailers/shops (Ken Harrison: customers scared away, losing good customers; Theodore Howell: hard to lease vacant storefronts, bad reputation, falling property values). Residents/shoppers avoid area (Wanda Fops: stores closed, people left). Overall shopping district harmed (constituents leaving, economic blight).
5. What area businesses support and/or benefit from street prostitution?
Bars/nightlife spots (Don Karner/Team Sports Bar: tolerates discreet girls, college customers hire for frat parties; Mike Snead/Rec Plex: caters to college kids who "wind up in the lower end"; Violet: bars expect cash for hangouts, allow private areas). Motels/hotels (Secret Inn: employees arrange repeat rooms; Mimi at Blossom: same girl multiple times/night).
6. Is the street prostitution market in each area old or new? Has it changed in size recently? If so, why?
Old and established (30+ years per Wanda Fops; worsened over past few years). Recently increased/spread — more rampant on both lower and upper Scott Ave. (police reports: activity more confined but ramped up). Possible reasons: quick releases/low deterrence, shifting enforcement focus (patrols moved upper), or economic decline attracting more activity.
7. Do street prostitution areas have a reputation as being dangerous or safe for clients?
Dangerous — clients avoid unsafe-looking areas (Rick Samperier: won't stop if too unsafe; Pete Flash: heard of college kids robbed/assaulted; Rhondda Felts: special clients avoid unsafe spots). Reputation for violence/robbery keeps some away.
8. Are street prostitution areas isolated, or busy with other activities?
Busy main drag — visible, high-traffic thoroughfare (Scott Ave.) with passing cars, shops, bars, motels, and college nightlife. Not isolated (prostitutes prefer visible spots for safety from violence; clients cruise main streets).
9. What other types of crime occur in the area? How much is related to street prostitution?
Robberies, assaults, drug arrests/narcotics, indecent exposure/assault, annoying/acosting, car burglaries.
Much is related: violence/assaults on prostitutes/clients (ER nurse, Rhondda), robberies of johns (Pete Flash), drug overlap (prostitutes turning tricks for dope), indecent exposure in stroll area. Robberies/assaults spiked recently — tied to street activity.
Much is related: violence/assaults on prostitutes/clients (ER nurse, Rhondda), robberies of johns (Pete Flash), drug overlap (prostitutes turning tricks for dope), indecent exposure in stroll area. Robberies/assaults spiked recently — tied to street activity.
10. If street prostitution were forced out of a target area, where would you predict it might reappear?
Nearby or adjacent areas — upper/lower shifts on Scott Ave. already happening. Likely to nearby streets (Carter St., Breeze St. mentioned in reports) or indoor spots (motels, sports clubs, massage parlors). Could displace to more remote/hazardous areas (injunctions/bans risk pushing to worse spots). No full elimination shown — just movement.
gabrielntrejo125: Sp cq environment
1. Does street prostitution take place in more than one area?
Yes — mainly along Scott Avenue (lower blocks and upper sections), but it has spread or shifted recently (more rampant in both lower and upper Scott Ave., with some spillover or investigation into nearby spots like upper sports clubs).
2. What conditions make the area(s) attractive for street prostitution?
Busy main drag with easy vehicle access (curb-crawling), nearby facilitators (bars like Team Sports Bar/Rec Plex, cheap motels like Secret Inn/Blossom/Breeze, vacant buildings), escape routes from police/violent johns, college/student crowd demand, and tolerant businesses (bartenders making calls, motels arranging repeat rooms).
3. If street prostitution occurs in several areas, how are they similar and different?
Similar: All on/near Scott Ave. — main thoroughfare for cruising, visible spots preferred, tied to bars/motels/vacants, college demand.
Different: Lower blocks — more desperate/addicted prostitutes (Lacy: lower pay, riskier/violent clients). Upper blocks — better money, less violence (Lacy prefers upper for safer johns/higher pay). Some shift indoors (motels, sports clubs upper end).
Different: Lower blocks — more desperate/addicted prostitutes (Lacy: lower pay, riskier/violent clients). Upper blocks — better money, less violence (Lacy prefers upper for safer johns/higher pay). Some shift indoors (motels, sports clubs upper end).
4. What area businesses are harmed by the presence of street prostitution?
Legitimate retailers/shops (Ken Harrison: customers scared away, losing good customers; Theodore Howell: hard to lease vacant storefronts, bad reputation, falling property values). Residents/shoppers avoid area (Wanda Fops: stores closed, people left). Overall shopping district harmed (constituents leaving, economic blight).
5. What area businesses support and/or benefit from street prostitution?
Bars/nightlife spots (Don Karner/Team Sports Bar: tolerates discreet girls, college customers hire for frat parties; Mike Snead/Rec Plex: caters to college kids who "wind up in the lower end"; Violet: bars expect cash for hangouts, allow private areas). Motels/hotels (Secret Inn: employees arrange repeat rooms; Mimi at Blossom: same girl multiple times/night).
6. Is the street prostitution market in each area old or new? Has it changed in size recently? If so, why?
Old and established (30+ years per Wanda Fops; worsened over past few years). Recently increased/spread — more rampant on both lower and upper Scott Ave. (police reports: activity more confined but ramped up). Possible reasons: quick releases/low deterrence, shifting enforcement focus (patrols moved upper), or economic decline attracting more activity.
7. Do street prostitution areas have a reputation as being dangerous or safe for clients?
Dangerous — clients avoid unsafe-looking areas (Rick Samperier: won't stop if too unsafe; Pete Flash: heard of college kids robbed/assaulted; Rhondda Felts: special clients avoid unsafe spots). Reputation for violence/robbery keeps some away.
8. Are street prostitution areas isolated, or busy with other activities?
Busy main drag — visible, high-traffic thoroughfare (Scott Ave.) with passing cars, shops, bars, motels, and college nightlife. Not isolated (prostitutes prefer visible spots for safety from violence; clients cruise main streets).
9. What other types of crime occur in the area? How much is related to street prostitution?
Robberies, assaults, drug arrests/narcotics, indecent exposure/assault, annoying/acosting, car burglaries.
Much is related: violence/assaults on prostitutes/clients (ER nurse, Rhondda), robberies of johns (Pete Flash), drug overlap (prostitutes turning tricks for dope), indecent exposure in stroll area. Robberies/assaults spiked recently — tied to street activity.
Much is related: violence/assaults on prostitutes/clients (ER nurse, Rhondda), robberies of johns (Pete Flash), drug overlap (prostitutes turning tricks for dope), indecent exposure in stroll area. Robberies/assaults spiked recently — tied to street activity.
10. If street prostitution were forced out of a target area, where would you predict it might reappear?
Nearby or adjacent areas — upper/lower shifts on Scott Ave. already happening. Likely to nearby streets (Carter St., Breeze St. mentioned in reports) or indoor spots (motels, sports clubs, massage parlors). Could displace to more remote/hazardous areas (injunctions/bans risk pushing to worse spots). No full elimination shown — just movement.
gabrielntrejo125: 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 data presented mainly depict woman engaging into sex work while men engage as 'Johns' in the street as well as through the use of a mobile platform (automobile). There is no data describing either same sex transactions, trans sexual or cross gender as they relate to sex for pay in this community and or within the context of this area of study.
2. What is known about the prostitutes (e.g., age, gender, race, criminal history, social service history, substance abuse history, residence)?
All of the people are female and many are young.
There is no racial information provided.
Many individuals have previous convictions or arrests on their records.
Some are receiving state assistance from the government. Mimi and Rodney have taught ID's for many of the subsidized assistance programs.
Many people are addicted to heroin and have used other drugs in the past.
They have no specific addresses, however, many of them live and/or work in close proximity to the place they walk.
There is no racial information provided.
Many individuals have previous convictions or arrests on their records.
Some are receiving state assistance from the government. Mimi and Rodney have taught ID's for many of the subsidized assistance programs.
Many people are addicted to heroin and have used other drugs in the past.
They have no specific addresses, however, many of them live and/or work in close proximity to the place they walk.
3. Do street prostitutes commit crimes against clients (e.g., robbery or theft)?
“Yeah, I've heard about college student/client robbery and assault by prostitutes in the area,” Pete (not his real name) said. Officer Nelson warned that the escape routes from “belligerent johns” can also put clients at risk. The lack of specific examples led to concern that clients could also be robbed and/or assualted.
4. Are street prostitutes the victims of crime?
Indeed often. Rhondda Felts: "low-life" streets, won't contact police for fear they'll be disbelieved or arrested. Ken Harrison: women get hit/slapped. Shari Williams (ER RN): often see multiple injuries due to fights/assaults; very recent homicide victim was also a former prostitute who frequented the ER. Mimi: young girls - so sad there is such a cycle of violence.
5. How committed are prostitutes to prostitution?
Numerous people remain loyal and become entrapped within the addiction cycle. For example, Lacy will work low-end blocks of prostitution lower than usual pay, yet fast money so she can support her habit. Some people want treatment and wish to leave, however, short-term stays lead to returning to the street, Claire Lambert. Still others exhibit no hope and continue to work the street every night, accepting that they will eventually be arrested and then return back within days.
6. How committed are they to a particular location?
Lacy, who is moderately invested in walking down Scott Ave., would prefer to walk in the upper blocks for greater earnings and a lower chance of violence, however, because of their addiction they walk in the lower blocks. They typically walk on the main and familiar streets that provide them with escape routes. If things become too busy, they will adjust their route slightly but will still remain in the general area they typically work.
gabrielntrejo125: Sp cq police community members
1. How concerned is the police department about street prostitution?
There’s moderate concern over the arrests and patrols being made. Officers are unhappy about the fast pace with which the arrests get released, and they feel the deterrent effects are minimal. Detective Wilson is working on motel’s involvement in ongoing investigations, but thinks the overall response has been lacking in support.
2. How concerned is the community?
Residents, shoppers, and business owners are very worried about the situation. Many people stop going to the area after dark, the number of businesses open is low, a large number of people have fled the area, prices for housing continue to drop, and there's an overall lack of confidence in the safety of the area.
3. What groups are particularly concerned and why? What specific concerns are expressed?
Business owners/merchants: Loss of clientele, fear of violence/condoms is deterring customers, difficult to find tenants for store space, unfavorable public perception of business(es), decreased value of properties (Ken Harrison , Theodore Howell).
Local residents/shoppers: Do not feel safe; will not shop in the Area; experience contact with unsavory people/the neighborhood is declining (Wanda Fops).
Community leaders/politicians: The perception of crime prevents businesses from investing in hiring employees; constituents have left because of decreased home values (Stephen Bets).
Service providers (nurses/social workers): Recurrent injuries/violence, young girls; constantly in the cycle of addiction; underreporting (Shari Williams, Claire Lambert).
Local residents/shoppers: Do not feel safe; will not shop in the Area; experience contact with unsavory people/the neighborhood is declining (Wanda Fops).
Community leaders/politicians: The perception of crime prevents businesses from investing in hiring employees; constituents have left because of decreased home values (Stephen Bets).
Service providers (nurses/social workers): Recurrent injuries/violence, young girls; constantly in the cycle of addiction; underreporting (Shari Williams, Claire Lambert).
4. How organized and active are community members who oppose street prostitution?
Well-organized and active merchants have sent numerous letters to the mayor and police regarding solicitation and lack of police action. Community organizations have also called for action, and there has been public pressure due to newspaper articles and editorials that hold the mayor and police responsible for not doing anything.
5. What level of street prostitution are they willing to tolerate?
Degree of acceptability, according to both merchants and residents, is now 0. Previously, some bar owners were willing to tolerate discreet behavior, but present complaints indicate that merchants and bar owners want all physical obstruction removed to increase safety and sales. There is no one who states that they would tolerate any continued level.
gabrielntrejo125: Sp cq sexual transactions
1. How, specifically, do street prostitutes and clients negotiate and complete sexual transactions?
Prostitutes publicly negotiate with men through signals or by approaching men to negotiate a price and time before performing. Lacy et Al. Report that men pick up prostitutes and drive them to a location, where they complete the act as quickly as possible. Officer Nelson indicates that the majority of acts are completed in a car; however, cheap motels, sleazy bars, and vacant buildings are also used.
2. Do clients solicit prostitutes on foot or from a vehicle?
Virtually all vehicle and client "curb crawling" occurs by simply driving slowly along the main thoroughfare (e.g., Scott Ave) and looking for girls. Rick Samperier and Pete Flash stated that they were cruising or driving around, as opposed to walking through, to find someone. Most people look for girls by driving, although walking may be used as well.
3. Where do the sexual transactions take place?
Most often at motor vehicles. Also in inexpensive motels/hotels, filthy bars, abandoned & run down buildings. Mimi describes seeing the same woman sneak in/out with multiple men.
4. Do prostitutes and clients take precautions to prevent sexually-transmitted disease?
While condoms may be found in many common places as Rhondda Felts points out - like finding a condom in a hotel room at a hotel, there is still a high level of risk associated with these activities. There is no mention of clients requesting/providing protection. Some sex workers have addiction issues which may lead them to take unnecessary risks to achieve quick access to money/drugs.