BEACH BOULEVARD
PROSTITUTION
Addressing Human Trafficking in Anaheim
A New Approach to the Oldest Profession
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LOCATION
BEACH BOULEVARD
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Location
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SCANNING
Increased Complaints
- Letters
- phone calls
- emails
Affect
IMPACT OF THIS PROBLEM:
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SCANNING
Levels In Prostitution
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SCANNING
- Computer Aided Dispatching
- Crime Mapping
- Omega Dashboard
- Crime Analysis Unit
- Intelligence Led Policing
- Community Policing Team
- Centralization of incoming information
- Increased Communication
Collecting Information
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Increased Calls for Service
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ANALYSIS
Customers
Prostitutes
pimps
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http://www.popcenter.org/
“There are few violations more
degrading to the dignity of the
individual, and few offenses more
intolerable in a nation founded on
liberty, than the crime of human
trafficking.”
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analysis
United States Department of Justice 2010
analysis
Traditional Methods ineffective
Could not arrest away the problem
Cite release re-offend
Lack of community partnerships
Suspects or victims
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response
Community involvement
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Response
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response
Victim Centered Approach
An arrest is a rescue
Identify core issue
Facilitate healing
Pursue their pimps
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analysis
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analysis
Victim Characteristics
No family support
History of abuse
Distrustful of law enforcement
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response
Trust in partnerships
Develop trust with victim
Rely on CSP for aftercare
Core and General meetings
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response
Each pimp controls 3 to 5 women
Abusive & predatory
Underage victims
Felony vs. Misdemeanor
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Focus on pimps
response
Target Pimps
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ASSESSMENT
Affect on pimps
Internet chatter
“Orange County too hot for pimps”
Backpage.com advertisement
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ASSESSMENT
Successes & failures
Over 50 victims recovered
40% of victims are under 18 years old
74% of victims remain free of arrest
3 victims returned to prostitution
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response
New Lives Start Here
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response
Victim Centered Approach
Alleviate trauma
Address apprehension
Develop self-sufficiency
Prevent future victimization
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response
Collaborative Model
Separate functions - same goal
- Law enforcement
- Rescue
- Victim advocate
- Stabilize
No one agency can do it alone
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RESPONSE
Arrest Becomes a Rescue
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Erica’s Story
http://www.popcenter.org/
CHANGED LIVES
Qualitative data shows the effectiveness of the project
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Runaway Graduated
Living in Car Renting a Room
Scared to Cooperate Testified in Court
Reliant on Others Driving Lessons
Low Self-Esteem Self-Defense
Isolated Active Participant
No Resume’ Job Training 41
Resources at a Glance
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Janice’s Comments:
“You gave me back my dignity, and you
gave my family their dignity.”
“My treatment in Anaheim made all
the difference in the world.”
Victim Statements
Victim Statements
Randi’s Comments:
“What kind of police station is
this?”
“It hurts my heart to admit it, but
you all have been wonderful cops.”
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Reducing Sex Trafficking,
One Life at a Time
Original Story by Loren Eisley 45
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Questions?
Thank You
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