Texas CASA is pleased to have released the ACT Toolkit at the Texas CASA Conference in October. Local programs received two toolkits each for use by their programs, with the goal of being equipped and ready to go for implementing CASA ACT at the local level. CASA ACT (Anti-Child Trafficking) is a survivor centered advocacy approach and a program plan to best support these practices, and to best be active community partners with others in the anti-child trafficking space.

Within the ACT toolkit are:

Two outcry resources (a trifold and a postcard), for a quick reference on what to do if a young person discloses that they were trafficked or exploited
CASA ACT Program Guide, which outlines the four stages of program implementation
CSE-IT Guide, which explains this screening tool and how to best use it
Care Coordination Resource Guide, which provides an overview of the care coordination teams and CAC multi-disciplinary teams
You’ve Got Support mini trifold, a handout/card to be given to teenagers with important phone numbers of support agencies
The Volunteer Guide, a manual outlining lots of information regarding advocacy for youth affected by sex trafficking
When Silence Ends, a collection of short stories and art from survivors, which is a very informative resource about different types (and impacts) of trafficking

These toolkits and many of the resources within them, were only made possible with the support of a grant from the Office of the Governor in FY24. If your program has not yet received your toolkit, or for more information about CASA ACT, please email casaact@texascasa.org.