What happens to people who are convicted of prostitution-related offenses as the provider (ie, the prostitute)?

People arrested as prostitutes are charged with one of the three prostitution-related offenses (loitering for prostitution, soliciting, or prostitution) which are third-degree misdemeanors and carry a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.  Judges have discretion as to their sentences, and often will order drug screening and treatment when there is evidence of drug addiction. Women who are involved in prostitution have access to services in the Montgomery County Jail and through the City of Dayton’s probation department, which will work on creating an individualized plan for recovery. Women convicted of prostitution-related offenses are required to undergo HIV testing.

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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?