News
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Aug 13
Director of CSE Institute to Speak during the Pennsylvania News Association Foundation’s Reporters’ Series on Human Trafficking
CSE Institute Director Shea Rhodes, Esq. and Advisory Board Member Jamie Manirakiza will be presenting tomorrow, August 13, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm during the Pennsylvania News Association Foundation’s Reporters’ Series on Human Trafficking. The presentation will focus on … Read more about Director of CSE Institute to Speak during the Pennsylvania News Association Foundation’s Reporters’ Series on Human Trafficking »
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Aug 03
Excellent News Coverage by Brian Bowling on Sex Trafficking Case in Western Pennsylvania
The CSE Institute commends Brian Bowling, staff reporter for tribweb.com, for his careful, well-researched coverage of a recent sex trafficking case in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. As Bowling reports, Robert Middlebrook, from Clairton, Pennsylvania, is alleged to have “recruited four … Read more about Excellent News Coverage by Brian Bowling on Sex Trafficking Case in Western Pennsylvania »
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Jul 31
Urge Amnesty International to Oppose Decriminalizing Pimps, Brothel Owners and Buyers of Sex
Photo: Kenya – Survivor of Human Trafficking, Advocate, and New York New Abolitionist. Photo Credit: Lynn Savarese. CSE Institute Director, Shea M. Rhodes, and Faculty Advisor, Michelle M. Dempsey, join international call urging Amnesty International to reject legalization of pimping … Read more about Urge Amnesty International to Oppose Decriminalizing Pimps, Brothel Owners and Buyers of Sex »
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Jul 16
The Philadelphia Police Department’s C.H.E.E.R.S. Program Launches New Website to Further its Mission
The CSE Institute wishes to congratulate the Philadelphia Police Department’s Community Health Enrichment Empowerment Resource Service Program (C.H.E.E.R.S.) on the launch of its new website. C.H.E.E.R.S., spearheaded by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Community Relations Unit, is a collaboration of City … Read more about The Philadelphia Police Department’s C.H.E.E.R.S. Program Launches New Website to Further its Mission »
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Jul 09
New York Times Article Recognizes the Need for Immunity from Prosecution for Victims of Sex Trafficking
On July 9, 2015, the New York Times published Timothy Williams’ article, History of Abuse Seen in Many Girls in Juvenile System. The article discusses findings from a report recently released, The Sexual Abuse to Prison Pipeline: The Girls’ Story, … Read more about New York Times Article Recognizes the Need for Immunity from Prosecution for Victims of Sex Trafficking »
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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 »