This guide addresses the problem of street prostitution, focusing on female prostitutes and male clients. It begins by describing the problem and reviewing factors that contribute to it. It then identifies a series of questions to help you analyze your local problem. Finally, it reviews responses to the problem, and what is known about them from evaluative research and practice. Street prostitution is only one of a number of sexual activity- related problems the police must address. This guide is limited to addressing the particular harms street prostitution creates.

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