Sex Crimes/Special Victims Bureau                    PROJECT RESPECT                                  Phone: 718.250.3170

  A Non-Traditional Approach to Combating Prostitution
  • Defendants arrested for patronizing a prostitute are provided an opportunity to attend a 5 hour educational program that addresses the adverse consequences of their behavior. Instruction is provided by a psychologist, a representative of the Board of Health, KCDA, the NYPD, and the community.

  • Upon completion a defendant's case is dismissed in 6 months provided that there are no new arrests.

  • Since inception in August 2002, over 2218 defendants have participated

  • Only 12 out of these 2218  defendants have been rearrested.

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