Anti-Child Trafficking (ACT)/Child Exploitation
Youth who have been affected by trafficking in foster care need CASA volunteers who are well-trained, connected and prepared to support their specialized needs. CASA ACT is a call to action for the CASA network in Texas. The aim is to do more than “see something, say something,” and to educate, protect and provide skilled support when youth have been exploited.
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What is CASA ACT?
Texas holds the unenviable position of ranking second in the nation for incoming tips on child sex trafficking. These statistics are not mere numbers; they represent lives in jeopardy, futures uncertain and innocence at risk. To battle this trajectory, Texas CASA is taking proactive steps with the CASA Anti-Child Trafficking framework. Bearing the acronym ACT, this initiative is designed to instill a call to action to “see something, say something,” and crucially, do something — to ACT.
Overview
What is CASA ACT?
Texas holds the unenviable position of ranking second in the nation for incoming tips on child sex trafficking…
Experiences of Youth Affected by Sex Trafficking: Survivors’ Perspectives
Experiences of Youth Affected by Sex Trafficking: Survivors’ Perspectives is a discussion about the harrowing journeys…
CASA Anti-Child Trafficking (ACT) — Stages of Change
The CASA ACT Anti-Child Trafficking’s video The Stages of Change Model: How CASA Volunteers Can Understand…
CASA ACT Resources
Advocacy for Youth Affected by Sex Trafficking Guidebook
A Guide for CASA Volunteers & Staff in Texas Texas CASA is pleased to share a…
Outcry Materials
When a child verbally shares an allegation of abuse with another person, this is considered an…
Commercial Sexual Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) Guide
The CSE-IT is a research-based, validated screening tool that helps improve the early identification of commercially…
CSE-IT Explained for Volunteers Testifying in Court
CASA volunteers may be asked about the Commercially Sexually Exploited-Identification Tool (CSE-IT, pronounced “See It”) in…
Books by Survivors
A resource compiled by FYN Global, this guide shares information about books written by survivors of…
Care Coordination Resource Guide
The Care Coordination Resource Guide is your comprehensive source for understanding how Care Coordination Teams (CCTs)…
Human Trafficking Prevention Curriculum
“Sentinels” is the prevention curriculum selected by Texas CASA for CASA staff and volunteer use as…
CASA ACT Trainings
The CASA ACT: Volunteer and Program Guide Webinar
The CASA ACT: Volunteer and Program Guide webinar was presented to CASA of Cross Timbers on…
Overview of CSE-IT Screenings Webinar
CSE-IT stands for Commercially Sexually Exploited Identification Tool. The CSE-IT is a validated screening tool designed…
Innovations in Advocacy to Combat Child Sex Trafficking Webinar
Through grants from the Texas Governor’s Office and the National CASA Association, Dallas CASA was able…
Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
This Sexual Abuse Prevention Training is a course written by Dallas CASA to train volunteers on…
Advocacy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC)
Welcome to the Advocacy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Course. This course was created to equip…
Sentinels Video Series and Activities
“Sentinels” is the prevention curriculum selected by Texas CASA for CASA staff and volunteer use as…
