News
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Jul 01
Policy Paper Regarding “Safe Harbor” 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 importance of … Read more about Policy Paper Regarding “Safe Harbor” Published »
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Jun 23
New PA Human Trafficking Statute, Act 105, Provides Civil Remedy for Victims of Human Trafficking
Act 105, Pennsylvania’s recently enacted anti-trafficking legislation, includes a far-reaching civil cause of action for victims of human trafficking and victims of the sex trade. (Given the focused mission of the CSE Institute, this post will focus on causes of … Read more about New PA Human Trafficking Statute, Act 105, Provides Civil Remedy for Victims of Human Trafficking »
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Jun 18
CSE Institute Board of Advisors Member, Michelle Morgan, Secures 23 Year Sentence for Sex Trafficker
Paul Sewell, who calls himself “God,” was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for prostituting young teenagers and producing child pornography. The case was prosecuted by CSE Institute Board of Advisors member, Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Morgan. According … Read more about CSE Institute Board of Advisors Member, Michelle Morgan, Secures 23 Year Sentence for Sex Trafficker »
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Jun 15
Former CSE Institute Extern Secures Summer Internship with International Justice Mission in Ghana
The CSE Institute congratulates former CSE Institute extern and rising 3L, Alayna Brauer for her summer internship with the International Justice Mission (IJM). Alayna will be assisting the legal department in their field office in Accra, Ghana. IJM is “a … Read more about Former CSE Institute Extern Secures Summer Internship with International Justice Mission in Ghana »
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Jun 09
S.B. 851 – Safe Harbor Advocacy Day
On June 9, 2015, anti-sex trafficking advocates gathered in Harrisburg to support Senate Bill 851 – “Safe Harbor,” a bill that proposes strong protections for child victims of sexual exploitation. CSE Institute Director Shea Rhodes, CSE Institute externs, and other … Read more about S.B. 851 – Safe Harbor Advocacy Day »
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Jun 03
Director of CSE Institute Presents on Act 105 at PCAR’s Statewide Sexual Assault Conference
On June 2, 2015, Shea Rhodes, Esq., Director of the CSE Institute, presented on Act 105 and spoke about sex trafficking generally at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape’s (PCAR) Statewide Sexual Assault Conference. The purpose of the conference was to … Read more about Director of CSE Institute Presents on Act 105 at PCAR’s Statewide Sexual Assault Conference »
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May 29
President Obama Signs the JVTA
On May 29, 2015, President Obama signed the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA). This newly enacted federal legislation furthers protection measures for minor victims of sex trafficking. The JVTA criminalizes those who patronize or solicit sex from minors … Read more about President Obama Signs the JVTA »
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May 28
Pennsylvania Safe Harbor Bill Introduced (SB 851)
Congratulations to Senator Stewart Greenleaf, member of the CSE Institute’s Board of Advisors, along with Senators Leach, Dinniman, Teplitz, Fontana, Pileggi, Tartaglione, Costa, Rafferty, Schwank, Yudichak and Aument, for introducing a Safe Harbor Bill to amend Pennsylvania’s criminal code to … Read more about Pennsylvania Safe Harbor Bill Introduced (SB 851) »
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May 21
Judge Dumas Takes the Lead to Combat Human Trafficking in Philadelphia
The CSE Institute thanks the Honorable Lori Dumas for facilitating a training session for the First Judicial District judges regarding commercial sexual exploitation and Pennsylvania’s new anti-human trafficking statute, Act 105. Shea Rhodes, Esq., Director of the CSE Institute and … Read more about Judge Dumas Takes the Lead to Combat Human Trafficking in Philadelphia »
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May 18
CSE Institute Welcomes Summer Extern
The CSE Institute welcomes Gina Cautilli, a Villanova Law rising 2L, who will be working with us throughout the summer. Gina will be working on a range of projects, including policy education regarding Safe Harbor laws, researching the likely impact … Read more about CSE Institute Welcomes Summer Extern »