P.O.R.A.
Positive Options, Referrals and Alternatives
930 S. 11th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 522-3922
Fax: (217) 522-1256
Please read the Proposed City of Springfield Ordinance for Solicitation of Prostitution
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Related Articles:
9 charged in prostitution ring in court, Six have attorneys appointed for them, by Chris Dettro, The State Journal Register, October 29, 2008
Mean Streets of Springfield, PORA offers prostitutes an alternative, by Amanda Robert, Illinois Times, October 23, 2008
PORA official: Exploitation happens here, too , by Jayette Bolinski, The State Journal Register, September 27, 2008
Multi-state prostitution ring may have been centered here - Pleasant Plains woman prominent in telephone records, by Jayette Bolinski, The State Journal Register, September 27, 2008
PORA hits the streets to offer quick, free HIV tests in high-risk areas, by Meagan Sexton, The State Journal Register, Oct 01, 2008
Pleasant Plains woman indicted in alleged prostitution network, by Chris Dettro The State Journal Register, Sep 24, 2008
Going to the Johns, by Fletcher Farrar, Illinois Times, August 21, 2008
Prostitution concerns Enos Park residents, by Rhys Saunders, The State Journal Register, August 13, 2008
Contact the Springfield City Council to Voice your Opinion about the proposed Springfield Ordinance for Solicitation of Prostitution:
- Ward 1: Frank Edward
- Ward 2: Gail M. Simpson
- Ward 3: Frank Kunz
- Ward 4: Frank Lesko
- Ward 5: Sam Cahnman
- Ward 6: Mark Mahoney
- Ward 7: Debbie Cimarossa
- Ward 8: Kristofer D. Theilen
- Ward 9: Steven T. Dove
- Ward 10: Tim Giffin
Read the latest P.O.R.A. Path Newsletter: Volume 7, Issue 1, December 2007
How Prostitution Works, An article by Joseph Parker
Empowering People to Develop Their Own Destinies
P.O.R.A. provides safe residence for women with a history of prostitution. A long term, holistic treatment program, P.O.R.A. is dedicated to helping women overcome multiple issues that have brought them to prostitution.
Within the Residential Program, clients access counseling and rehabilitative resources through individually developed program plans.
In addition to spiritual, physical, and emotional development, P.O.R.A. emphasizes continuing education which provides a strong foundation for healthy living and achieving long term goals.
At the appropriate time, P.O.R.A. assists clients in acquiring positive, healthy employment and independent housing while continuing to support their transition into productive citizenship.
All services are provided free to the recipients.
To Contact Us:
P.O.R.A.
930 South Eleventh Street
Springfield IL, 62703
Phone: (217) 522-3922
Fax: (217) 522-1256
24 Hour Outreach: (217) 481-HELP