As a CASA volunteer, you may be asked about the Commercially Sexually Exploited-Identification Tool (CSE-IT, pronounced “See It”) in court. Understanding the CSE-IT enables you to present well-informed and credible information to judges. It allows volunteers to articulate observations, concerns and evidence effectively, supporting their specific case with documented indicators of exploitation. Download the guide below to learn more.

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CSE-IT Explained for Volunteers Testifying in Court

As a CASA volunteer, you may be asked about the Commercially Sexually Exploited-Identification Tool (CSE-IT, pronounced “See It”) in court. Understanding the CSE-IT enables you to present well-informed and credible information to judges. It allows volunteers to articulate observations, concerns and evidence effectively, supporting their specific case with documented indicators of exploitation. Download the guide below to learn more. Download … Read More

CSE-IT Training to Learn the Signs of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

This training is hosted and facilitated by the Child Sex Trafficking Team at the Office of the Governor and is open to all CASA staff in Texas. This training is not open for CASA volunteers. It will prepare staff to conduct the CSE-IT screen, which is designed to improve the early identification of youth who are experiencing commercial sexual exploitation … Read More

Advocacy for Dual System Youth Webinar

“Advocacy for Dual System Youth” is presented by Ryan Miller of CASA of Travis County. This webinar will explore the juvenile system and the realities of dually-involved youth (youth in the conservatorship of CPS who also have juvenile charges). It will also cover areas in which CASA volunteers and agencies can become involved in advocacy in the juvenile system. Watch … Read More

CFE Team Meeting Notes

The CFE Team Meeting Notes can be used as a template for a CFE Team Meeting, a structured approach to collaboration between CASA and CPS for a young person or family receiving CFE. Download Here

CFE Fidelity Index

The CFE Fidelity Index outlines the implementation timeline for local CASA programs and CPS for each young person or family receiving CFE. The index lists different action steps that can be completed within each of the 4C’s of CFE to maintain CFE fidelity. Download Here