Gender-Specific Programs
Sisters Speak Out: The Lives and Needs of Prostituted Women in Chicago
The second study by the Center for Impact Research took a more in-depth look at women in various segments of the prostitution industry. The report paints a stark portrait of their health needs. For many, the challenges include violence, substance abuse, sexually-transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, mental health problems, homelessness, and chronic disease. The report offers recommendations for an informed and effective response.
The Prostitution of Women and Girls in Metropolitan Chicago: A Preliminary Prevalence Report
This was the first study ever to attempt to determine the number of girls and women involved in the sex trade in metropolitan Chicago: not only street prostitution and off-street prostitution activities, but also the exchange of sex for drugs. The report reveals an estimated 16,000 girls and women engaged in the prostitution industry.