CSEC Advocacy Course SP - Saving Innocence

Oree Freeman

Speaker, Advocate & Survivor

Oree is an award winning advocate, trainer and survivor leader in the movement to end human trafficking. In 2015 Oree was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Orange County by the Orange County Register. She serves on the California CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children) Advisory Board and is a talented & spirited speaker who trains, FBI, law enforcement, prisons, colleges and hospitals all across the nation to become more effective in helping prevent and eliminate human trafficking. This is in addition to the individual girls she meets with in Juvenile Hall, hotels, and on the streets to free them from their enslavement.

Leah J. Albright-Byrd

Activist, Author & Artist

As a part of her passion for healing, Leah founded Bridget’s Dream in 2011; it was an organization that provided services to child and adult survivors of human trafficking. She served as the Executive Director for five years and became a national voice for the cause. Her advocacy work led to opportunities for lobbying and promoting legislative change. Eventually she also began appearing on television and radio shows to educate and inspire the public. Leah was honored to be featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, BET News, Being Mary Jane, was the subject of an Emmy-award winning interview in 2013 and has received congressional honor for her contributions to the fight against human trafficking.

Amber Davies, MSW, LCSW

Senior Director of Clinical Programs, Saving Innocence

As a part of Saving Innocence, Amber has trained and consulted on working with CSEC youth for local, state, and national providers. She has testified for the Los Angeles County HEAT Institute Regional Summit on Human Trafficking, trained on safety planning at the CSEC Convening through the CSEC Action Team, has paneled at the Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking (PACT) Conference, and is an active committee member of the statewide CSEC Action Team. She has been a part of the Judicial Council’s Domestic Violence Forum in San Francisco to help inform how the judicial system handles CSEC cases, and presented at many conferences throughout the nation.

Jasmine Edwards

Senior Lead Case Manager, Saving Innocence

Jasmine Edwards currently serves as Senior Lead Crisis Case Manager with Saving Innocence supporting the First Responder Protocol program. In her position, Jasmine manages crisis response and intensive case management for youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation. Jasmine also coordinates services to meet the child’s needs, assisting with aftercare placement, providing an ongoing relational connection, offering support to the child’s family, and acting as a liaison between clients and the many court processes they are required to participate in. Also carrying a caseload, Jasmine meets with her clients weekly, to both create a sense of permanency with the youth and to help them navigate their recovery journey.

I’m not a formal volunteer or field professional, can I still take this course?

Yes! Anyone interested in making a meaningful impact on the lives of exploited children can take this course. If this course stirs your passion to get more involved with CASA or Saving Innocence, please contact us at [email protected].

What sort of Certification do you offer when I complete this course?

While we are hoping to have accreditations in the future for continuing education, we are currently offering a certificate that shows proof of completion, including the number of hours to complete the course.

Multiple team members in my organization need this. Do you have an option for multiple accounts?

We do! We offer up to 10 licenses for the group package. You are also welcome to email us at [email protected] to inquire about bulk discounts.

Can I lead a group through this course?

Absolutely! We originally created this to have an "in-person" component. We would like to be in contact with you to answer any questions as you facilitate the course, and would like to offer tips to the facilitator as you train your organization. The facilitator's guide was created to allow fruitful discussion in group facilitated trainings.

Do you offer this training in person?

Yes! Please contact us to set up a call to discuss your organizations needs at [email protected]. Our advocates love opportunities to support providers and ensure that survivors are receiving excellent care across the nation.

What is your refund policy?

We believe in this training! We are confident it will be helpful to individuals and organizations as we grow to support this unique population. We are not currently offering refunds, but we encourage you to contact us should you have any questions or concerns by emailing us at [email protected].

“My goal is to leave you hopeful that we can make a difference together, and to empower you to be the best advocates”

Leah Albryght-Byrd, Activist and Author

At A Glance

Learn how to identify red flags and warning signs

Understand the impact of commercial sexual exploitation

Learn how you can become a knowledgable advocate who can support children with lived experience & make a meaningful difference

This course is for: VOLUNTEERS | FIELD PROFESSIONALS

“Kids are the best teachers but it’s unfair to expect someone who has suffered so greatly to have to teach you about their experience. We invite you to instead learn from our 10 years of working directly with exploited youth.”

Amber Davies, LCSW and Senior Director of Clinical Programs

At A Glance

01: Overview

02: Defining Human Trafficking

03: Victim Identification

04: Buyers, Traffickers & Recruitment

05: Safety, Planning, Engagement & Advocacy

06: Core Competencies & Understanding Trauma

07: Impact of CSE & Empowerment

08: Supervision & Provider Care

08: Review, Credits, and Further Information

+ Bonus Content

Panels

Bonus: Sex + Money Documentary Clips

Some of the best training I have received of any kind.

Graded Assessment Included

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What an insightful and wonderfully executed training