It is legal in 12 of 16 counties in Nevada, with licensed brothels located primarily in Clark Las Vegas and Washoe Reno counties, but illegal in the rest of the United States. Yet, it goes on. In South Minneapolis neighborhoods such as Powderhorn, Whittier, Phillips and Corcoran, women report being solicited in front of their own homes, simply because of where they live.
It is estimated that 8, to 12, people are involved in prostitution or sex trafficking in Minnesota each day. The average age of girls entering into prostitution is Crime data to date July reports arrests for sex crimes, compared to arrests one year ago.
The common driving force that propels girls and young women into prostitution is drug addiction, especially given the methamphetamine and crack epidemics. Often it is the women who are arrested rather than their clients johns because they are more visible when working the streets.
Construction and redevelopment along Lake Street have pushed the street action onto 31st Steet. Another contributing factor is absentee landlords providing squatting opportunities for illegal activities. I recently spoke with a man who is close to the Lake Street action.
When Bruce not his real name retired, he got involved with a woman who was selling her body. He met her friends who were also prostitutes. When you have a daily drug habit, you need money now. Recently the police are parking squad cars near intersections known for prostitution activity, so the girls just move to a different corner.
