Prostitution Diversion Program Sees Success; Street Prostitution Moves to the Web
(CBS 5 News) - The city's prostitution diversion program is a success, but can it withstand the new twist to prostitution?
Thus far, four dozen men arrested for trying to pick up a prostitute have received a free pass from jail. First, however, they had to complete a city-sponsored program for johns. The course tries to keep the men from trying to buy sex again.
Thursday, city officials will discuss their latest efforts to crack down on street prostitution.
Meanwhile, prostitution is making its internet debut, and as sex sales move from the streets to the web, it may become more difficult for the law to catch offenders.
In cyberspace, they go by "Fire" and "Rain." Yet these booking photos reveal their names are Crystal Goodman and Nicole Clock. They call themselves escorts, but investigators say they are prostitutes who do business online.
By using the internet to advertise and set up meetings, they are better able to keep police at bay.
Websites like Craig's List allow them to advertise for free. Their carefully worded ads are mixed in with vacation home rentals, class sign-ups and discussion forums. Full Story...

