Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More. A prostitution arrest in Syracuse last week acted as a reminder that sex for hire is still a problem in the city, but one that now has different causes and different responses.
Patricia Lewis was charged with prostitution on February Police confirm she is one of many who have been getting arrested in the area, however, suspects aren't always treated as criminals. He said once offenders appear in court the judge offers resources to help fight what is usually an underlying drug addiction.
That is a positive change from the way prostitutes were regarded a decade ago, according to Malinowski's year experience on the force. Prostitutes sometimes have no choice.
Human trafficking in the Syracuse area was among the issues discussed. The presentation discussed how someone can spot human trafficking. There were also statistics presented such as the fact prostitutes are typically women and customers are usually male.
Police said men involved get arrested as well, which shows accountability on both ends of the spectrum. Open in Our App. By Karen Aguilar Syracuse. He said there is a strong push to get people to stop paying for sex altogether. The goal, Malinowski said, is to end this cycle.
