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Sep 11
UPDATE: Delaware County Man CONVICTED of Patronizing a Victim of Sexual Servitude
In December of last year, the Delaware County District Attorney charged Matthew Sipps with several charges including Patronizing Victim of Sexual Servitude under the Commonwealth’s comprehensive human trafficking statute. On Friday, September 9th, 2017, according to Daily Times News, a … Read more about UPDATE: Delaware County Man CONVICTED of Patronizing a Victim of Sexual Servitude »
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Sep 07
Lansdale Detective Arrests Woman After She Allegedly Sends Him Nude Photo, Agrees to Sell Him Sex
According to Montgomery News, on August 10, 2017, a detective in Lansdale arrested a woman for prostitution after soliciting her for sex through a website notorious for facilitating commercial sexual exploitation. The woman faces one count of prostitution, graded as … Read more about Lansdale Detective Arrests Woman After She Allegedly Sends Him Nude Photo, Agrees to Sell Him Sex »
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Sep 01
“Church” used as guise to lure children into trafficking, sexual abuse, and retail theft enterprise
Authorities in Dauphin County have made their second human trafficking arrest following a seven-month investigation by city and county officials that began as a routine traffic stop. According to PennLive.com, the incident would likely have resulted in a simple drug … Read more about “Church” used as guise to lure children into trafficking, sexual abuse, and retail theft enterprise »
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Aug 17
Center City attorney Nadeem Bezar publishes article on hospitality industry’s changing approach to sex trafficking
Earlier this week, distinguished local attorney Nadeem Bezar published an article on LinkedIn, drawing attention to the key role that the hospitality industry plays in perpetuating -and preventing- sex trafficking. Mr. Bezar, a partner with Kline & Specter P.C., along with … Read more about Center City attorney Nadeem Bezar publishes article on hospitality industry’s changing approach to sex trafficking »
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Aug 05
Woman charged with trafficking minors after accepting money in exchange for allowing 7-year-old to be inappropriately touched
Rebecca Lynn Shadle, 38, was arraigned in Greensburg on July 13th and jailed on $100,000 bond according to court records. Shadle has been charged with trafficking in minors, aggravated assault of a child, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault on a … Read more about Woman charged with trafficking minors after accepting money in exchange for allowing 7-year-old to be inappropriately touched »
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Aug 01
Montgomery County Police Use Demand-Driven Tactics, Make Two Arrests
In an effort to combat human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation throughout the area, especially in local hotels, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office often implements joint initiatives with law enforcement to make critical arrests. This collaborative approach has recently … Read more about Montgomery County Police Use Demand-Driven Tactics, Make Two Arrests »
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Jul 22
CSE Institute Board of Advisors Member, Kelley B. Hodge, Chosen as Interim Philadelphia District Attorney
In a historic vote by First Judicial District Common Pleas Court judges, Kelley B. Hodge has been chosen to finish out the second term of former Philadelphia District Attorney, Seth Williams. The vote has made Hodge the first female African … Read more about CSE Institute Board of Advisors Member, Kelley B. Hodge, Chosen as Interim Philadelphia District Attorney »
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Jul 17
Student Blog Series: Education: A Powerful Weapon Against the Demand for Sex
Among the many commonalities shared by those who purchase sex is one striking, yet remediable characteristic: ignorance. The misperception that buying sex is not a moral wrong is held by those who do and do not purchase sex. Sixty percent … Read more about Student Blog Series: Education: A Powerful Weapon Against the Demand for Sex »
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Jul 17
PAATH Launches New Website to Shift Perception of Human Trafficking
Even with more members of the public becoming informed about human trafficking and its devastating effects within their communities, there is still a host of misconceptions surrounding the issue including confusion about the applicable laws to whether victims are willing … Read more about PAATH Launches New Website to Shift Perception of Human Trafficking »
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Jul 14
Survivor Leader and Friend of the Institute, Alisa Bernard, Published in Crosscut
One of our survivor leader bloggers, Alisa Bernard, was recently published in Crosscut, a news source based out of Washington state. When an anti-demand prostitution sting led by the Seattle Police Department swept the city last June, 138 sex buyers … Read more about Survivor Leader and Friend of the Institute, Alisa Bernard, Published in Crosscut »