Upcoming CSE-IT Trainings to Learn the Signs of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

This training will introduce and train CASA staff on the CSE-IT screening tool, which is designed to improve the early identification of youth who are experiencing or at risk for experiencing human trafficking. This training includes some introductory foundational information about human trafficking, an orientation to the tool, a description of CSE-IT indicators, scoring instructions, and next steps. Understanding the CSE-IT tool is a critical part of ACT advocacy. This training is only available to CASA Staff.

For more information, contact Torey Tipton at casaacts@texascasa.org.

Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) Upcoming Training

Join TNOYS for their next training on The Commercial Sexual Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) taking place Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST.

The CSE-IT is a research-based screening tool that helps improve early identification of commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY). The tool is appropriate for use by any provider serving youth, including child welfare workers, probation officers, mental health clinicians, and first responders. In Texas, CSE-IT is integrated within Lighthouse, an innovative software platform that enables users to complete screenings online and access and analyze CSE-IT data at any time. In this training, participants will become certified CSE-IT users and learn next steps to access and use the Lighthouse platform.

Participants who complete the full training will earn 3.5 continuing education credit hours and a CSE-IT User Training certification.