“In the department, we have approximately the same proportions as on a national scale. Nearly 80% of prostitutes are women. 30% of them are minyours. » Philippe Chopin, prefect of Maine-et-Loire, draws up the latest figures for prostitution in Maine-et-Loire. According to him, “there are more than 380 in the departmentment » , even if this number would remain underestimated.
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“We are witnessing an uberization of prostitution, estimates the prefect. Today, almost everything happens on the Internet. This makes the work of law enforcement and counting much more difficult. »
“They go to smaller towns”
At the Mouvement du nid 49, according to Zohra, co-delegate of the association, more than 80% of the prostitutes are foreigners. “They come from everywhere. Many from South America, but also from Asia or Eastern Europe. They come to help their families, they increase the number of money transfers from France. »
“Their families may be threatened if they denounce the network or even if they stop the network. prostitution » , explains Zohra. In the department, these women work more in Cholet than in Angers. “In big cities, there is too much competition, that’s why they are leaving for smaller cities.etites » , analyzes the volunteer. “It’s not because we no longer see it that it doesn’t exist, resumes Philippe Chopin. Prostitution takes a silent form today. »
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