Police, prosecutors say uphill battle to prevent victimization By Peter Hartlaub, of The San Francisco Examiner, August 2000 Activists defending prostitutes took their concerns about violence to City Hall, hoping for changes that will make sex workers safer on the streets. Addressing … Continue reading
Category Archives: Rape, Violence & Serial Murders
Youth Commission
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IT IS THE POSITION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO YOUTH COMMISSION to support Resolution #001564 passed in September 2000, and to recognize of its sponsors, Supervisors Ammiano and former Supervisor Bierman. We join the Supervisors, along with the community, in urging … Continue reading
Resolution from the City of San Francisco prioritizing protection over prosecution of sex workers
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City and County of San Francisco Master Report Number: 001564 File Type: Resolution Status: Passed Enacted: 810-00 Effective: Version: 1 Reference: In Control: Mayor File Name: Mitigating violence against prostitutes Introduced: 8/28/00 Requester: Cost: Date Passed: 9/29/00 Comment: No … Continue reading
US PROS CALLS FOR COURT ACTION AT BOKIN’S HEARING
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Jack Bokin has been charged with a series of brutal rapes and sexual assaults on four women, three of whom are prostitute women. He attacked the last victim with a hammer while he was out on bail, and left her … Continue reading