“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, Board Chair, Activist, Author & Artist
At A Glance
The Saving Innocence & CASA CSEC Advocacy Course is an in-depth, online training specifically for professionals and volunteers working to provide supportive services for commercially sexually-exploited children (CSEC.)
9 Chapters with 46 Teaching Videos, Course Workbook and evaluation questions.
Panels featuring experts in Law Enforcement, Probation, and Child Welfare
Bonus Material
Clips from the award-winning documentary about CSEC, “Sex + Money: A National Search For Human Worth” including first-hand accounts from survivors, traffickers and buyers across the United States
This course is for: VOLUNTEERS | FIELD PROFESSIONALS
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
01: Overview
This overview is provided during the introductory portion of the course. Please review the introductory letter and follow along with the corresponding video for helpful information as you start your learning experience.
02: Defining Human Trafficking
To find solutions we must first clearly define the problem. This chapter is replete with definitions, statistics, and an in-depth look at our nation’s human trafficking epidemic. Here we will lay the foundational information needed to develop impactful strategies to help youth in need.
03: Victim Identification
It’s not enough to know. We must act. But how can we act unless we understand pathways to entry? In this chapter, we will be equipped to identify youth who are vulnerable to human trafficking and those who may currently be under the influence of an exploiter.
04: Buyers, Traffickers & Recruitment
Chapter Four may be tough to digest but it is vital! Gaining insight into manipulation and recruitment tactics is another tool in our toolkit that will help us support and protect the youth we are serving.
05: Safety, Planning, Engagement & Advocacy
Safety planning is a key element to providing effective support to victims of human trafficking. To do so we must acquire skills for advocacy and engagement.
06: Core Competencies & Understanding Trauma
This chapter is designed to aid us in developing core competencies and ensure that our support is trauma informed and trauma responsive.
07: Impact of CSE & Empowerment
Trauma impacts people differently and the severity of trauma can also have profound impact. Survivors of human trafficking need unique empowerment opportunities and caring adults who avoid the use of power and control.
08: Supervision & Provider Care
We will conclude this training with a much needed discussion about cultural humililty and how to honor our own hearts as we steward the lives we’re entrusted with. This chapter addresses the natural phenomemons of vicarious trauma and burnout.
09: Review, Credits, and Further Information
Our final chapter will review the critical messages, help us process all of the information that we have acquired, and remind us about resources we can seek for more in depth work with this incredible group of young people.
+Bonus Content
Panels
Panels featuring experts in Law Enforcement, Probation, and Child Welfare
Bonus: Sex + Money Documentary Clips
Clips from the award-winning documentary about CSEC, “Sex + Money: A National Search For Human Worth” including first-hand accounts from survivors, traffickers and buyers across the United States
Some of the best training I have received of any kind.
I just finished the CSEC training. I was very impressed how they built on the online training and reinforced/augmented with mini-lectures, videos and classroom exercises. Some of the best training I have received of any kind. Also much of it was very applicable to any case, CSEC or not.
Graded Assessment Included
Not only does the course come with a follow-along workbook, but there are also graded questions after each chapter. Test your knowledge and give yourself the opportunity to get certified.
Meet Your Trainers
Panelists Include
Michelle Guymon, MSW
Terrika Woolfolk, MPA
Judge Catherine Pratt, JD
Eric Ball, MA
Jewell Copeland
Jenny Cheung Marino, JD
Sergeant Jeff Walker
Amanda Detterline
Guillermo Santiso, JD
Enroll & Become A Better Advocate Today
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
One-Time Payment- Access for 10 individuals
- Facilitator Guide
- Companion Guide
- 46 Training Videos
- Expert Panels & Survivor Stories
- Online Assessment & Certification
For Individuals
One-Time Payment- Access for 1 individual
- Companion Workbook
- 46 Training Videos
- Expert Panels & Survivor Stories
- Online Assessment & Certification
What an insightful and wonderfully executed training
What an insightful and wonderfully executed training!
Your dedication to this important societal crisis is truly shepherding others!
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m not a formal volunteer or field professional, can I still take this course?
What sort of Certification do you offer when I complete this 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.