mecasa resources
Human Trafficking & Commercial Sexual Exploitation Response
A Resource for Sexual Assault Advocates
MECASA
In this manual you will find the framework, role, and logistics for sexual assault advocates to support survivors of human trafficking and sex exploitation. It is a supplement to our annual Human Trafficking and Exploitation for Sexual Assault advocates training. 
Human Trafficking in Maine video series
​MECASA
​Other videos in this series include:
  • Identification and response
  • Vulnerabilities, demographics, and dynamics
  • Law enforcement response
  • Assessing and engaging with potential victims​
training
Human Trafficking & Exploitation for Sexual Assault Advocates
2021 Recorded webinar*
MECASA & Rape Response Services

This is a foundational training for sexual assault advocates. It seeks to:
  • Ground us in the way sexual assault advocates respond to human trafficking and exploitation
  • Understand the systems and resources supporting survivors
  • Strengthen your ability to respond to trafficking and exploitation survivors
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*Katie, in her infinite wisdom and attention to detail, neglected to record the last 30 minutes of this training - we think it still contains the bulk of what sexual assault advocates need for an introduction to the topic. 
Human Trafficking Fund Overview
2020 Recorded webinar​
MECASA
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Human Rights Based Approach to Human Trafficking
2021 Recorded webinar

Karen Romero and Meg Hughey of the Freedom Network Training Institute present on the core principles of the human rights, empowerment-based approach to working with survivors of human trafficking.
national & maine resources
Maine Sexual Trafficking & Exploitation Network
​MECASA
This website houses: data, legislation, resources, and historical context for anti-trafficking work in Maine. 

It also includes access to the Trafficking Fund and requests for outreach materials.
New York Anti-Trafficking Network
#TalkTraffic video series
Other videos in this series include:
  • What is trafficking?
  • Survivors sharing their voices
  • Social services
  • Legal services
  • Why decriminalize sex work?