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Jan 15
Kiesha Jenkins’ Death Highlights the Similar Vulnerabilities and Dangers Trans women and as Cisgender Women Involved in Commercial Sexual Exploitation Experience
The recent murder of Kiesha Jenkins, 22-year-old Philadelphia resident, on October 6, 2015, marked (at least) the 20th transgender homicide of 2015. While Ms. Jenkins’ death has not been ruled a “hate crime” (meaning a crime motivated by the fact … Read more about Kiesha Jenkins’ Death Highlights the Similar Vulnerabilities and Dangers Trans women and as Cisgender Women Involved in Commercial Sexual Exploitation Experience »
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Jan 10
Tomorrow: Shared Hope International & National Children’s Alliance host Congressional Briefing
To commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day tomorrow, January 11th, Shared Hope International and the National Children’s Alliance are hosting “Justice for Juveniles” – a Congressional Briefing to discuss non-criminalization policies for minor victims of sex trafficking. The Briefing will convene at … Read more about Tomorrow: Shared Hope International & National Children’s Alliance host Congressional Briefing »
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Jan 06
The Valley Against Sex Trafficking to Host Community Meeting on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Monday, January 11, the Valley Against Sex Trafficking (VAST) is hosting its bi-monthly community meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at VAST’s new meeting location: East Side Youth Center at 1140 … Read more about The Valley Against Sex Trafficking to Host Community Meeting on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day »
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Jan 05
Continued Learning Opportunity: Call to Action Conference
On March 1, 2016, stakeholders and professional anti-trafficking advocates will convene at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA to generate a new informed response to human trafficking in Pennsylvania. The Call to Action Conference, hosted by David Wayne, Survivor Advocate and Consultant, along with … Read more about Continued Learning Opportunity: Call to Action Conference »
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Dec 17
CSE Institute Honors Victims of Violence
On December 17th, anti-violence advocates throughout the world call attention to the horrific violence inflicted on victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The CSE Institute joins this movement, in honoring the human dignity of everyone involved in the commercial sex industry. … Read more about CSE Institute Honors Victims of Violence »
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Dec 10
The CSE Institute Honors UN Human Rights Day
As the world celebrates Human Rights Day, the CSE Institute recalls the words of the UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Women, in her 2006 report, “Integration of the Human Rights of Women and a Gender Perspective”: “At the outset, … Read more about The CSE Institute Honors UN Human Rights Day »
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Dec 07
The CSE Institute Congratulates Ms. Malika Saada Saar and Ms. Yasmin Vafa of Rights4Girls in their New Positions
The CSE Institute wishes to congratulate Ms. Malika Saada Saar, former Executive Director of Rights4Girls, in her new position as Google’s Senior Counsel on Civil and Human Rights! Ms. Saada Saar’s work will continue to address commercial sexual exploitation, racial … Read more about The CSE Institute Congratulates Ms. Malika Saada Saar and Ms. Yasmin Vafa of Rights4Girls in their New Positions »
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Dec 01
CSE Institute Spearheads PAATH Projects
The Pennsylvania Alliance Against Trafficking in Humans (PAATH) is a collaborative effort of non-profit and non-governmental organizations working together to ensure that Pennsylvania’s comprehensive anti-human trafficking legislation – Act 105 – is implemented uniformly throughout the Commonwealth. PAATH was formed … Read more about CSE Institute Spearheads PAATH Projects »
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Nov 30
Dawn’s Place Hosts Human Trafficking Training with a Clinical Treatment Focus
Last week, with the support of the CSE Institute, Dawn’s Place hosted a two-day interactive training on the mental health aspects of aftercare for survivors of human trafficking. The training, held on campus at Philadelphia University, featured renowned psychologist Dr. Rebecca Johnson. With … Read more about Dawn’s Place Hosts Human Trafficking Training with a Clinical Treatment Focus »
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Nov 19
CSE Institute Externs Visit Project Dawn Court
Two Tuesdays a month, the Honorable Marsha H. Neifield presides over the Project Dawn Court (PDC) in Philadelphia’s First Judicial District Municipal Court. PDC is a non-traditional, problem solving court for women who have been repeatedly arrested on prostitution charges. … Read more about CSE Institute Externs Visit Project Dawn Court »