The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation at Villanova Law

The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation at Villanova Law The CSE Institute educates and provides technical assistance to those who respond to commercial sexual exploitation in Pennsylvania.

We educate and provide technical assistance to those who respond to commercial sexual exploitation in Pennsylvania, the United States and beyond, promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed multidisciplinary collaboration. We equip policy-makers and the broader community with the skills and knowledge they need to improve the legal system’s response to commercial sexual exploitation, in order to sup

port survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. We center the experiences of survivors to inform the development of policies and best practices to combat commercial sexual exploitation and are committed to engaging the survivor community in shaping our positions. We aim to create a community in which every human being is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect inspired by Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law’s Catholic and Augustinian mission.

Today, we wear denim to practice solidarity and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behavio...
04/30/2025

Today, we wear denim to practice solidarity and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and attitudes surrounding s*xual violence.

On Denim Day, we wear jeans to challenge harmful myths about s*xual violence — including the idea that clothing invites assault. Denim Day began after a r**e conviction was overturned because the survivor wore tight jeans. Today, we stand in solidarity with survivors of s*xual violence and recognize that victim blaming and exploitation thrive in silence. The theme of Denim Day 2025 is ”Use Your Voice.” We speak up to break the cycle. 👖📢

Introducing one of our 1L blog competition winners, Skylar Glass, ’27, from Pottstown, PA! When asked why she was intere...
02/21/2025

Introducing one of our 1L blog competition winners, Skylar Glass, ’27, from Pottstown, PA!

When asked why she was interested in entering the 1l Blog Competition, Skylar replied, “I wanted to use this platform to raise awareness about commercial s*xual exploitation and encourage others to take action against trafficking. I also want to ensure that survivors are supported and their stories are shared with empathy and respect.”

Skylar said she is most excited to learn how to effectively use her resources and legal knowledge to combat commercial s*xual exploitation, and that she is looking forward to collaborating with everyone at the Institute to get involved in our important work!

For their first blog, our 1L bloggers were asked to write about how power and/or class play a role in shaping, enabling, and perpetuating commercial s*xual exploitation in the United States. In response, Skylar submitted  “Behind the Veil of Fame: Fox Sports Personality and Executive Sued for Sexual Harassment.” Congratulations to Skylar on being chosen! Read her 1L blog post on our website at cseinstitute.org/news or visit the link in our bio.

Andrew and Tristan Tate have become the subject of intense media scrutiny in recent years, facing serious allegations of...
02/20/2025

Andrew and Tristan Tate have become the subject of intense media scrutiny in recent years, facing serious allegations of human trafficking, r**e, and organized crime. In response, the Tates have filed defamation lawsuits against their accusers, using the justice system as a tool to further their agenda—only attracting more public attention. Despite the gravity of these accusations, the Tates’ notoriety has not always led to the condemnation they arguably deserve.

On the contrary, Andrew Tate, in particular, has garnered a loyal following, predominantly among young men. This presents a troubling dynamic when we consider both the nature of the allegations against them and the content they promote to their audience.

To explore the charges they face in multiple countries, how they are weaponizing the justice system, the potential risks their platform poses to young men, and the importance of promoting healthy masculinity, read our series at cseinstitute.org/news.

means educating the next generation of abolitionists. As comes to a close, we discussed what prevention means to us....
01/30/2025

means educating the next generation of abolitionists.

As comes to a close, we discussed what prevention means to us. Swipe to see what some of our externs said!

An article was recently published in Lancaster Online discussing Lancaster District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Fo...
01/23/2025

An article was recently published in Lancaster Online discussing Lancaster District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force and their fight against “would-be child s*xual predators.” Would-be, because the predators were caught attempting to purchase s*x from undercover officers who they believed to be minors.

The CSE Institute commends the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and its Human Trafficking Task Force for their efforts to prosecute s*xual offenders in their communities by proactively targeting child predators.

When considering why people aren’t deterred by publicized stings like those in Lancaster County, Shea Rhodes, CSE Institute Director weighed in with a simple answer:

Because they can.

In the article, Shea discussed the role that po*******hy plays in normalizing the s*x trade and enabling predators to exploit children, teens, and other fetishized populations. See the link in our bio to read it.

The CSE Institute would like to congratulate the Pennsylvania Attorney General Elect Dave Sunday on his swearing in toda...
01/21/2025

The CSE Institute would like to congratulate the Pennsylvania Attorney General Elect Dave Sunday on his swearing in today! We are thrilled to share that our Director, Shea Rhodes, is included on AG Sunday’s Transition Team.

Shea will serve on the Victim Services & Advocacy Committee. We are optimistic about the changes to come with AG Sunday, and honored to be a part of that change.

For more information about the Transition Committee, see the link in our bio.

Our fall 2024 externs wearing blue for 2025!💙
01/11/2025

Our fall 2024 externs wearing blue for 2025!💙

Today is or !💙 On January 11, we wear blue to raise awareness about this crime of violence. Join some of our spring 2...
01/11/2025

Today is or !💙 On January 11, we wear blue to raise awareness about this crime of violence.

Join some of our spring 2025 externs in raising awareness about by wearing blue today. To participate, share a pic with . To learn more about human trafficking, check out our most recent posts or our website https://cseinstitute.org/. To learn more about the wear blue campaign, see https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign.

January is national human trafficking prevention month. Swipe to learn about who is trafficking in the United States.
01/11/2025

January is national human trafficking prevention month. Swipe to learn about who is trafficking in the United States.

January is national human trafficking prevention month. Swipe to learn about who is being trafficked in the United State...
01/07/2025

January is national human trafficking prevention month. Swipe to learn about who is being trafficked in the United States, and read through some of our Q&As to debunk some popular myths.

January is national human trafficking prevention month. Swipe to learn about what human trafficking is under Pennsylvani...
01/03/2025

January is national human trafficking prevention month. Swipe to learn about what human trafficking is under Pennsylvania and federal law, and read through some of our Q&As to debunk some popular myths.

Congratulations to our graduates on passing the July 2024 bar exam! We are so proud of each of you, and we are confident...
01/02/2025

Congratulations to our graduates on passing the July 2024 bar exam! We are so proud of each of you, and we are confident that each one of you will be incredible advocates and successful lawyers. Best of luck to each of you as you begin your careers! ⚖️

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We educate and provide technical assistance to those who respond to commercial s*xual exploitation in Pennsylvania, the United States and beyond, promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed multidisciplinary collaboration.

We equip policy-makers and the broader community with the skills and knowledge they need to improve the legal system’s response to commercial s*xual exploitation, in order to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.

We center the experiences of survivors to inform the development of policies and best practices to combat commercial s*xual exploitation and are committed to engaging the survivor community in shaping our positions.

We aim to create a community in which every human being is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect inspired by Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law’s Catholic and Augustinian mission.