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. With identification and consistent supportive intervention, the victims of child sex trafficking can begin to heal.
The CASA ACT Program Guide is available in digital and print format for use by the CASA network. The strategies and recommendations provided in this program guide can be used by local CASA programs that wish to be active partners in the anti-child trafficking and exploitation movement within their own communities.
Additional Resources
Preventative Advocacy
Preventative Advocacy is when CASA programs implement human trafficking education with youth ages ten and older as an upstream preventative measure.
Key Terms
Within the anti-child trafficking community, many key terms are used. To better understand this
program guide, it will be helpful to understand and know the common phrases, key terms, and
acronyms that may be encountered in anti-trafficking work.