News
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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 »
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Apr 06
Prostituted People Arrested in Pittsburgh after Local Business Owners Complain
In January, the Pennsylvania State police began to crackdown on prostitution along the East Ohio Business corridor of Allegheny County, and, according to news reports, two women and one man were recently arrested on charges of promoting prostitution, loitering for … Read more about Prostituted People Arrested in Pittsburgh after Local Business Owners Complain »
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Apr 04
CSE Institute Survivor Symposium: Lessons Learned by #ListeningToSurvivors
On March 9-10, 2017, the Villanova Law Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation hosted an innovative two-day symposium focused on engaging the survivor community in advocacy, healing, and criminal justice. Survivor leaders from across the country convened at the Villanova … Read more about CSE Institute Survivor Symposium: Lessons Learned by #ListeningToSurvivors »
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Apr 03
In Ongoing Berks County Prostitution Investigation, Who is the True Offender?
On February 16, 2017 in Berks County, it was reported by WFMZ TV News that Maria Roleda Bey was arrested for prostitution and the business she worked for, Samantha’s Day Spa, was closed. In Pennsylvania, law enforcement may charge a … Read more about In Ongoing Berks County Prostitution Investigation, Who is the True Offender? »
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Mar 29
AUSA Michelle Morgan Awarded Beau Biden SHIELD Award
On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, the Philadelphia chapter of The Anti Defamation League awarded their inaugural Beau Biden SHIELD awards, to outstanding members of local law enforcement serving communities in Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania. The award is named in honor of … Read more about AUSA Michelle Morgan Awarded Beau Biden SHIELD Award »
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Mar 26
Pennsylvania State Police Go After Sex Buyer in Luzerne County
On February 22, a Hazleton man was arraigned in Luzerne County on charges of promoting prostitution of a minor and unlawful contact with a minor, in addition to a litany of other prostitution-related charges. Keefer McKenzie Ngirngesechei allegedly contacted a … Read more about Pennsylvania State Police Go After Sex Buyer in Luzerne County »
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Mar 07
“I am Jane Doe:” the Fight Continues
Director Mary Mazzio’s documentary “I am Jane Doe” tells the story of child sex trafficking survivors and their families’ fight and struggles to make Backpage.com (Backpage), a classified advertising website, liable through civil litigation. Backpage has become “the Walmart of … Read more about “I am Jane Doe:” the Fight Continues »
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Mar 06
Student Blog Series: Vice and Snapchat Glamorize the Sex Trade through “Dear Lydia” Column
The Dear Lydia column that Vice magazine has been running on Snapchat’s Discover feature is a prime example of how the mass media glamorizes the sex trade. Snapchat, an app that allows users to send short photos and videos to … Read more about Student Blog Series: Vice and Snapchat Glamorize the Sex Trade through “Dear Lydia” Column »