atlanta_women_05_girls_0109

Table of ContentsIntroduction 5Methodology 6Language 8Case Studies 8Historical Background 8Girls at Risk: Scope and Risk Factors 14Modes of Entrance 17Perceptions of Atlanta: The Sex Industry 21Where the Girls are: Mapping Atlanta 22Exhibit 1 - Prostitution Arrests and 911* Calls for Service 23Exhibit 2 – Prostitution Arrests and 911* Calls in relation to Sex Venues 24Exhibit 3 – Juvenile Arrests in relation to Adult Arrests and Sex Venues 25Exhibit 4 – Prostitution Arrests in relation to Public Schools 26Exhibit 5 – Juvenile Arrests in relation to Recruitment Areas 27Consequences: Impact of CSEC on Girls 28Pathways Out: Law Enforcement and Human Service Response 30Barriers 34Recommendations 36Resources 38AppendicesAppendix A Case studies 41Appendix B Zone and Street Descriptions 49Appendix C Zone Maps for Prostitution Arrests and 911* Calls for Service 52Appendix D Zone Maps for Juvenile Arrests in relation to Adult Arrests and Sex Venues 604