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Oct 23
Los Angeles County Police Announce New Approach to Combat CSEC
Earlier this week, in a letter addressed to his department’s 18,000 employees, Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell announced a new policy: they will no longer arrest children for prostitution. The Sheriff grounded the new policy on the basic premise that children cannot consent … Read more about Los Angeles County Police Announce New Approach to Combat CSEC »
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Oct 14
Dawn’s Place & CSE Institute to Co-Host Upcoming Training Opportunity
Dawn’s Place, in connection with the CSE Institute, is presenting the two-day workshop “Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficking: An Overview for Social Workers and Lawyers” on Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 18 at the Philadelphia University Tuttlemen Center Auditorium. The workshop … Read more about Dawn’s Place & CSE Institute to Co-Host Upcoming Training Opportunity »
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Oct 08
Director of CSE Institute Testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 851, Safe Harbor Legislation
On Tuesday, September 29, 2015, the Senator Judiciary Committee-led by Chairman Senator Greenleaf and Minority Chair Senator Leach-held a hearing on Senate Bill 851 Safe Harbor. Members of law enforcement, non-governmental organizations, and the general public attended the hearing. CSE … Read more about Director of CSE Institute Testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 851, Safe Harbor Legislation »
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Oct 05
Shea Rhodes, Esq. Interviewed on WKOK on Decriminalizing Prostitution and the State of Human Trafficking
WKOK radio hosts Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan hosted CSE Institute Director Shea Rhodes, and Susan Mathias, CEO of Transitions Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, August 20 to discuss the status of the commercial sex industry in Pennsylvania and in the United … Read more about Shea Rhodes, Esq. Interviewed on WKOK on Decriminalizing Prostitution and the State of Human Trafficking »
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Sep 27
Open Letter Critiquing PA’s Recidivism Penalties for Prostitution
Today, the world witnessed, as Pope Francis met with women imprisoned on charges of prostitution in Philadelphia. The CSE Institute, along with 20 Pennsylvania law professors, takes this historic moment as an opportunity ask, “Why are women imprisoned for prostitution … Read more about Open Letter Critiquing PA’s Recidivism Penalties for Prostitution »
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Sep 26
CSE Institute Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal
On September 9, 2015, a Philadelphia Business Journal article by Dan Norton highlighted the work and official launch of the CSE Institute at the Villanova University School of Law. The Director of the CSE Institute, Shea Rhodes, Esquire, was interviewed … Read more about CSE Institute Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal »
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Sep 23
The Legal Intelligencer Publishes CSE Institute Board of Advisor Member Ashley Lynam’s Article on Act 105
The CSE Institute wishes to congratulate Board of Advisor member Ashley Lynam on her recent article in the Legal Intelligencer. The article, “Act 105: The Most Robust Civil Remedy Against Sex Traffickers” outlines potential civil cause of action against advertisers … Read more about The Legal Intelligencer Publishes CSE Institute Board of Advisor Member Ashley Lynam’s Article on Act 105 »
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Sep 22
Pope Francis to Potentially Visit Imprisoned Victims of Sexual Exploitation While in Philadelphia
Pope Francis has agreed to visit a local city jail Sunday morning where he will potentially meet with victims of commercial sexual exploitation who are imprisoned on prostitution charges. Pope Francis has adamantly spoken about the horrors of human trafficking … Read more about Pope Francis to Potentially Visit Imprisoned Victims of Sexual Exploitation While in Philadelphia »
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Sep 22
The CSE Institute Officially Launches
On September 16, 2015, the CSE Institute hosted its official launch event at the Villanova University School of Law with a reception and awards ceremony. Over 100 guests were in attendance to celebrate the CSE Institute including judges, state and … Read more about The CSE Institute Officially Launches »
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Sep 21
Policy Paper Regarding the Effectiveness of Focusing on the Demand for Commercial Sex Published
In our continuing effort to educate and expand awareness of regarding sex trafficking, the CSE Institute occasionally publishes policy papers regarding key issues and best practices in addressing sex trafficking. Read our most recent policy paper, regarding the effectiveness of … Read more about Policy Paper Regarding the Effectiveness of Focusing on the Demand for Commercial Sex Published »