News
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May 03
Justice for Victims Fellowship Action Update
The CSE Institute Justice for Victims Fellow, Sarah Robinson, is now hosting weekly legal clinic intake hours at the Salvation Army New Day to Stop Trafficking Drop-In Center in Kensington. Most of the women who frequent the Drop-In Center have multiple, … Read more about Justice for Victims Fellowship Action Update »
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Apr 30
Soccer Coach Charged After Allegedly Buying Sex from & Impregnating Teenage Player
On April 20, 2017, Francisco Prado-Contreras, a community volunteer soccer coach, was arraigned in Philadelphia for allegedly committing criminal acts that resulted in his impregnating a teenage girl who played on his team.[1] Specifically, Prado-Contreras was charged with eight criminal … Read more about Soccer Coach Charged After Allegedly Buying Sex from & Impregnating Teenage Player »
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Apr 27
Alleged Pimp Arrested in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Waynesboro Police recently busted a commercial sexual exploitation enterprise operating out of the local Days Inn hotel, and have identified Benjamin J. Canute, 27, of Gettysburg, as the alleged pimp. According to court documents, Canute is charged with various acts of … Read more about Alleged Pimp Arrested in Franklin County, Pennsylvania »
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Apr 24
The Super Bowl and Sex Trafficking: An Open Letter to Sports Illustrated
In our continuing efforts to expand awareness and educate others about commercial sexual exploitation, we are occasionally compelled to respond to misrepresentations of CSE in the media. On January 27, 2017, just shy of one week away from Super Bowl 51, Sports Illustrated … Read more about The Super Bowl and Sex Trafficking: An Open Letter to Sports Illustrated »
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Apr 21
Student Blog Series: Consent’s Role in Commercial Sexual Exploitation
We are excited to share the next installment of our ongoing Student Blog Series! The student blog series highlights original pieces authored by first-year law students at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Their previous pieces can be found … Read more about Student Blog Series: Consent’s Role in Commercial Sexual Exploitation »
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Apr 20
FBI organized sting leads to multiple trafficking charges in York County
A recent multi-jurisdictional prostitution sting in York County ended in multiple arrests and the discovery a woman police believe to be a victim of trafficking. Northern York County Regional Lt. David Lash told The York Dispatch that the primary objective … Read more about FBI organized sting leads to multiple trafficking charges in York County »
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Apr 18
Prostituted Woman Arrested After Allegedly Robbing Sex Buyer
On April 10, police in East Goshen Township, Chester County arrested Monica DeJesus, 22, of Frankford, along with Justin Atchison Harris, 36, of East Greenwich Township, for allegedly robbing an East Goshen resident. According to police, as reported by 6 … Read more about Prostituted Woman Arrested After Allegedly Robbing Sex Buyer »
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Apr 17
Student Blog Series: Allies: It’s Not Our Story
We are excited to share the next installment of our ongoing Student Blog Series! The student blog series highlights original pieces authored by first-year law students at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Their previous pieces can be found … Read more about Student Blog Series: Allies: It’s Not Our Story »
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Apr 13
Pence Secret Service Detail and Trump Campaign Chair Face Prostitution Charges
Men in positions of power are one of the most common buyers of sex throughout the world. Recently, two high-ranking government officials were charged with solicitation. While this narrative is sadly commonplace, the concern of “average” citizens that lead to … Read more about Pence Secret Service Detail and Trump Campaign Chair Face Prostitution Charges »
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Apr 08
Utilizing the Sex Industry to Entertain Readers: News Outlets Miss the Mark on a Serious Issue
Readers of The Economist were offered an opportunity to learn about the sex industry and the serious impacts it has on prostituted persons and the world. Unfortunately, The Economist, in the article “More bank for your buck” shares “how new … Read more about Utilizing the Sex Industry to Entertain Readers: News Outlets Miss the Mark on a Serious Issue »