TY - JOUR
T1 - The psychosocial treatment needs of street-walking prostitutes
T2 - Perspectives from a case management program
AU - Arnold, Elizabeth Mayfield
AU - Stewart, J. Chris
AU - Mc neece, C. Aaron
PY - 2000/1/1
Y1 - 2000/1/1
N2 - While the risks of engaging in street prostitution are commonly known, few community-based programs exist to provide outreach services to help these individuals get off the street and into treatment. This article explores the psychosocial treatment needs of female street-walking prostitutes by drawing upon a recent program evaluation of a case management program that targets female prostitutes who have involvement with the criminal justice system. In-depth interviews with prostitutes, program staff, and community professionals (N = 23) suggest that intervention is needed regarding substance abuse, mental health problems, child custody, victimization, glamorization of prostitution, vocational challenges, and outreach. The article presents treatment recommendations and describes the need for community collaboration. The results suggest that in order to meet the needs of this challenging population, treatment programs specifically designed for prostitutes may be the necessary and most effective option.
AB - While the risks of engaging in street prostitution are commonly known, few community-based programs exist to provide outreach services to help these individuals get off the street and into treatment. This article explores the psychosocial treatment needs of female street-walking prostitutes by drawing upon a recent program evaluation of a case management program that targets female prostitutes who have involvement with the criminal justice system. In-depth interviews with prostitutes, program staff, and community professionals (N = 23) suggest that intervention is needed regarding substance abuse, mental health problems, child custody, victimization, glamorization of prostitution, vocational challenges, and outreach. The article presents treatment recommendations and describes the need for community collaboration. The results suggest that in order to meet the needs of this challenging population, treatment programs specifically designed for prostitutes may be the necessary and most effective option.
KW - Case management
KW - Physical health
KW - Prostitution
KW - Substance abuse
KW - Treatment planning
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U2 - 10.1300/J076v30n03_06
DO - 10.1300/J076v30n03_06
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85008846494
SN - 1050-9674
VL - 30
SP - 117
EP - 132
JO - Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
JF - Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
IS - 3-4
ER -