CASA Anti-Child Trafficking (ACT)
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. However, Texas CASA has taken proactive steps with the creation of the CASA ACT framework. Bearing the acronym ACT for Anti-Child Trafficking, this initiative is designed to resonate with CASA volunteers and instill a call to action to “see something, say something,” and crucially, do something to ACT.
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Overview
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…
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…
What is CASA ACT?
Texas holds the unenviable position of ranking second in the nation for incoming tips on child sex trafficking…
CASA ACT Program Resources
CASA Anti-Child Trafficking Program Guide
Youth who have been affected by trafficking in foster care need CASA volunteers who are well-trained,…
Care Coordination Resource Guide
The Care Coordination Resource Guide is your comprehensive source for understanding how Care Coordination Teams (CCTs)…
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…
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DFPS’ Human Trafficking Division
Texas CASA is pleased to share our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DFPS’ Human Trafficking Division,…
ACT Advocacy: The Four Stages of Becoming an ACT Program
Programs can use this flowchart as a quick reference of all the steps that occur in…
CASA ACT Volunteer 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…
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…
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…
Upcoming CSE-IT Trainings to Learn the Signs of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
This training is hosted and facilitated by the Child Sex Trafficking Team at the Office of…
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…
