What is the current treatment of people convicted of buying or attempting to buy sex (ie, the john)?

First time offenders typically plead to one of the prostitution-related offenses and are sentenced to probation. As part of their plea deal, they are required to attend Johns’ School – a half day class where they are taught about the legal, safety, and public health consequences of prostitution. Through the Johns’ School, men are put into contact with resources for treating sex addiction. Convicted buyers are also required to undergo HIV testing.

Fortunately, few buyers are re-arrested in the City of Dayton. Those who are may face jail time of up to 60 days and a fine of up to $500, at the discretion of the judge. The court may also choose to impose a two-year driver’s license suspension.

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1. How does the initiative work?
2. Why is the City of Dayton taking this step?
3. What has the city done in the past to publicize the names of people who are convicted?
4. How many people were arrested for prostitution-related crimes as the buyer in 2018? How many were convicted?
5. What is the current treatment of people convicted of buying or attempting to buy sex (ie, the john)?
6. What happens to people who are convicted of prostitution-related offenses as the provider (ie, the prostitute)?
7. When will the city begin publishing the names of people who are convicted?
8. What is the process for removing people who have had their records’ expunged?
9. Why is the city only publishing the names of people convicted of buying or attempting to buy sex as opposed to selling?
10. How will the City ensure that children are not targeted with ads?
11. What if someone believes their name was published in error?
12. What information about the person convicted will be published on the website?
13. How long will the names of people convicted remain on the website?
14. When will the convicted person’s name be posted on the website?