Fighting Prostitution

91.7 WVXU | By Jay Hanselman

Published May 8, 2014 at 6:30 AM EDT

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Efforts underway to reduce prostitution and sex trafficking in Cincinnati.

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Council member Yvette Simpson

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Capt. Michael John

While some experts say prostitution in Cincinnati is no more prevalent than in other cities, city council and the police department are taking a strong stand against sex trafficking here. Cincinnati Council member Yvette Simpson and Cincinnati PoliceDistrict 1 Commander Captain Michael John join us to discuss the measures being put in place to reduce prostitution and sex trafficking in Cincinnati.

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Jay Hanselman

Jay Hanselman brings more than 10 years experience as a news anchor and reporter to 91.7 WVXU. He came to WVXU from WNKU, where he hosted the local broadcast of All Things Considered. Hanselman has been recognized for his reporting by the Kentucky AP Broadcasters Association, the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and the Ohio AP Broadcasters.

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