Prostitutes Amherst Center
Arrests and Law Enforcement
An Amherst man received a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking. Several prostitution-related arrests occurred in Roseburg, Oregon. Nine men were arrested in a bust. Three Roseburg men were arrested on Friday for solicitation. Police also searched for a sex offender in a trailer park, uncovering prostitution activity. Brothels or prostitution activity were reported near Hastings Street. A spa in Maynard was linked to a prostitution investigation. A Concord spa was under long-term investigation. A senior center saw arrests in a drug and prostitution ring. A motel in Amherst saw five men arrested for prostitution.
Research and Services
Academic research on prostitution exists. Studies cite work by R. Weitzer (2005), V. Bullough, L. Edlund (2002), MA Monto (2004, 2005), E. Aghatise (2004), Svati Shah (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), and Janice G. Raymond. Topics include prostitution in the Netherlands, clients of prostitute women, and arguments for legalization. The Prostitution Information Center (PIC) in Amsterdam provides resources. Escort services are advertised in locations like Kolkata (available 24/7), Hastings, and Roseburg. Listings mention “female escorts,” “body massage,” and “adult dating.” Roseburg has listings for strippers and strip clubs.
Policy and Incidents
Policy debates continue. Arguments exist for legalization (Pernicious Prohibition) and against (Sisyphe.org – Ten Reasons for Not Legalizing Prostitution). Amnesty International considered a policy on sex work. Organizations like the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (Amherst, MA) and the Women’s Legal Centre (South Africa) work on related issues. The DeMotte Hookers is a free community group meeting at the library. Specific incidents were noted. A Roseburg VA police officer was accused of placing hidden devices. A Western NY prostitute reportedly brought her baby to an appointment. Two Maryland men were arrested for human trafficking involving a teen. A South Jersey trio allegedly forced a teen into prostitution. A missing NY prostitute’s sister called from her phone.
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