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Feb 11
Allentown Pimp Found Guilty Under Pennsylvania’s Reformed Human Trafficking Laws
On February 3, 2016 the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office secured the first guilty verdict after a jury trial under Pennsylvania’s reformed human trafficking statute Act 105 (2014). The Pennsylvania statute clearly defines sex trafficking and lists thirteen factors that … Read more about Allentown Pimp Found Guilty Under Pennsylvania’s Reformed Human Trafficking Laws »
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Feb 05
Prostitution in Our Own Backyard: Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Wayne, PA
On Thursday, February 4th, 2016, Radnor Township and Pennsylvania State Police arrested two women for soliciting sex from multiple undercover officers at the Body of Zen massage parlor in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The parlor has been shut down, and the two women face … Read more about Prostitution in Our Own Backyard: Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Wayne, PA »
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Feb 04
Denver Broncos Rookie Ryan Murphy Held Accountable by Team following Prostitution Sting
Less than one week until Super Bowl 50, a Denver Broncos player has found himself packing his bags and heading home before the game even takes place. On Tuesday, February 1, Denver Broncos rookie safety Ryan Murphy was detained and … Read more about Denver Broncos Rookie Ryan Murphy Held Accountable by Team following Prostitution Sting »
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Feb 02
North Carolinia Couple Serves as Important Reminder That Men and Boys Are Victims, Too
A couple from North Carolina is in the final stages of constructing a shelter for young men who are victims of sex trafficking. The Anchor House will be located in Greene County, North Carolina and will provide shelter, education, rehabilitation … Read more about North Carolinia Couple Serves as Important Reminder That Men and Boys Are Victims, Too »
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Jan 26
Julie A. Uebler and Steven R. Wall donate $50,000 to help fund Justice for Victims Fellowship
The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE Institute) of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law is pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 gift from Julie A. Uebler, principal attorney at Uebler Law LLC, and Steven R. … Read more about Julie A. Uebler and Steven R. Wall donate $50,000 to help fund Justice for Victims Fellowship »
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Jan 25
CSE Institute to Co-Host Conference on Title IX Compliance, Featuring Val Ackerman
In collaboration with the David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance and the Jeffrey S. Moored Center for the Study of Sports Law, the Villanova Law Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation invites you to … Read more about CSE Institute to Co-Host Conference on Title IX Compliance, Featuring Val Ackerman »
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Jan 22
Holtzclaw Update: Police Officer/Sex Offender Sentenced to 263 Years
This post is an update on a previous post regarding Daniel Holtzclaw, an Oklahoma City police officer who used his position of power to prey upon exploited women: The Honorable Judge Timothy Henderson in the Holtzclaw trial agreed with the … Read more about Holtzclaw Update: Police Officer/Sex Offender Sentenced to 263 Years »
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Jan 20
The FBI Announces New, Victim-Centered Approach to Combat Sex Trafficking Surrounding Super Bowl 50
With the NFL playoffs in full swing, the FBI is looking ahead to Super Bowl 50, which will take place on February 7 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California. While Super Bowl Sunday is widely regarded as the most … Read more about The FBI Announces New, Victim-Centered Approach to Combat Sex Trafficking Surrounding Super Bowl 50 »
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Jan 20
Holtzclaw Sentencing: Days of Accountability and Visibility
Convicted serial rapist, Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City police officer, is scheduled to be sentenced on January 21, 2016. Holtzclaw was convicted of 18 counts of rape and sexual assault against eight black women on December 10, 2015. The … Read more about Holtzclaw Sentencing: Days of Accountability and Visibility »
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Jan 19
CSE Institute Publishes Policy Paper Regarding Civil Suits Against Backpage.com
In our continuing efforts to educate and expand awareness of commercial sexual exploitation, the CSE Institute periodically publishes Policy Papers that discuss key issues and best practices to address this horrific crime. Read our most recent policy paper arguing why the Communications Decency … Read more about CSE Institute Publishes Policy Paper Regarding Civil Suits Against Backpage.com »