Experts say about 1 million to 2 million prostitutes work in the United States . About 50 communities have programs that focus on deterring johns . Nashville 's program includes a speech from a former prostitute . Carol Leigh , a member of the Sex Workers Outreach Project , a group that promotes decriminalizing prostitution in California , said she does n't believe the program is an effective deterrent . Comment:
Experts say about 1 million to 2 million prostitutes work in the United States . About 50 communities have programs that focus on deterring johns . Nashville 's program includes a speech from a former prostitute . Comment: