mecasa resources
Trafficking Fund Application
Maine STEN

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​
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Screening Tool
​MECASA
training
Human Trafficking & Exploitation for Sexual Assault Advocates
2022 Recorded webinar
Presenters: Valeria Bembry, SARSSM & Katie Kondrat, MECASA
  • Learn about history and social context of human trafficking response
  • Ground us in the way sexual assault advocates respond to human trafficking and exploitation
  • Understand the laws and systems that may interact with survivors/victims
  • Strengthen your ability to respond to trafficking and exploitation survivors​
Human Trafficking Fund Overview
2020 Recorded webinar​
MECASA
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.
Harm Reduction & Healing for People Who Trade Sex Training
2020 Training by Kate D’Adamo of Reframe Health and Justice
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Resources from the training:
Sex Work Harm Reduction PowerPoint
Sex Worker Safety Toolkit
Sex Worker Safety Toolkit (Spanish)
Quick and Dirty Sex Worker Safety Guide
Sex Worker Safety Worksheet
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?