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Nov 23
Former Judge Accused of Sexual Exploitation
On October 18, 2016, the New York Post reported that a 70-year-old former judge was accused of sexual abuse and misconduct after he allegedly gave lesser sentences to defendants appearing in cases before him in exchange for receiving sexual contact … Read more about Former Judge Accused of Sexual Exploitation »
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Nov 21
CSE Institute Director Speaks at “Human Trafficking: From Denial to Engagement” Conference
On Friday, November 18, 2016, the Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted an educational conference titled “Human Trafficking: From Denial to Engagement” that took place at the Genetti Hotel & Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The conference drew about … Read more about CSE Institute Director Speaks at “Human Trafficking: From Denial to Engagement” Conference »
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Nov 17
Spotlight on Heather Evans, co-Founder of The VAST (Valley Against Sex Trafficking) and University of Pennsylvania Doctoral Candidate
We are excited to share with you some of the achievements of one of the CSE Institute’s strongest allies in the fight against sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in our Commonwealth – Heather Evans, co-Founder of the VAST. Heather … Read more about Spotlight on Heather Evans, co-Founder of The VAST (Valley Against Sex Trafficking) and University of Pennsylvania Doctoral Candidate »
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Nov 15
CSE Institute Submits Policy Proposal to UN Women
We are excited to announce our first independent submission to UN Women. UN Women is an entity, under the United Nations (“UN”), designed to promote gender equality and empowerment of women. Within its international capacity, UN Women formulates policies and … Read more about CSE Institute Submits Policy Proposal to UN Women »
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Nov 14
Prostitution Pervades New Jersey Suburban Town
According to a report by CBS New York, on Friday, September 30, 2016, Mount Olive police received a phone call that an unidentified man was walking suspiciously around a parking lot in a suburban New Jersey neighborhood. Officer Anthony Gardner … Read more about Prostitution Pervades New Jersey Suburban Town »
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Nov 09
FBI’s Operation Cross Country X Leads to Arrests of 44 Alleged Traffickers and Prostituted Persons in Philadelphia and New Jersey
Nearly 250 alleged traffickers and prostituted persons were arrested during the month of October as part of Operation Cross Country X, the FBI’s tenth annual law enforcement initiative aimed at combatting the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Of the 239 … Read more about FBI’s Operation Cross Country X Leads to Arrests of 44 Alleged Traffickers and Prostituted Persons in Philadelphia and New Jersey »
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Nov 03
Robina Conference Mini Series, Number 5: “Creating Real Opportunities for Survivors and Cultivating Survivor Leadership”
Welcome back! This is the fifth and final installment in our month-long series highlighting panels from the Robina Conference held on June 24, 2016, at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. The CSE Institute collaborated with the Robina Institute … Read more about Robina Conference Mini Series, Number 5: “Creating Real Opportunities for Survivors and Cultivating Survivor Leadership” »
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Nov 01
Miami Preacher Allegedly Lures Boys into the Sex Trade
A Miami preacher is facing charges of human trafficking and sexual activity with a minor, among other charges, after allegedly luring a group of male teenagers into the sex trade on the false pretense that they could earn money by … Read more about Miami Preacher Allegedly Lures Boys into the Sex Trade »
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Oct 28
WorldWE Launch in Washington, D.C. Garners National Media Attention and Highlights Survivor Voices
On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, World Without Exploitation (“WorldWE”) launched both in Washington, D.C. and online, receiving national attention. WorldWE is a coalition that unifies over 60 individuals and organizations in both the public and private sector—including lawyers, activists, artists, and … Read more about WorldWE Launch in Washington, D.C. Garners National Media Attention and Highlights Survivor Voices »
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Oct 26
Robina Conference Mini Series Number 4- International Perspectives on Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Panel 4
Welcome back! This is the fourth installment in our month-long series highlight panels from the Robina Conference held on June 24, 2016, at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. The CSE Institute collaborated with the Robina Institute of Criminal … Read more about Robina Conference Mini Series Number 4- International Perspectives on Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Panel 4 »