California Against Slavery

California Against Slavery (CAS) is a non-profit, non-partisan human rights organization. We strive to make our state safer by creating a Connected and Collaborating California against human trafficking. Vision: Our vision is a connected and collaborating California anti-trafficking community committed to preventing human trafficking, protecting victims and providing resources to survivors. Mission: Our mission is to defend the freedom of every person by empowering the people of California to fulfill their obligation to stop human trafficking and encourage statewide collaboration. History: In November 2012, voters passed Proposition 35 (the CASE Act), a California Against Slavery citizen initiative with over 81% approval, making it the most popular initiative since Californians began the process in 1914. More than 10 million Californians said that day, “We stand together to prevent the exploitation of our children, protect those exploited by others, and relentlessly pursue those who allow their lust and greed destroy people’s lives.” Committed to making sexual exploitation the riskiest business in California, Prop 35 increased fines and prison terms for exploiters, mandated law enforcement training, and removed the need to prove force to prosecute child sex traffickers. California Against Slavery envisions a future built upon this historic legacy. A Connected and Collaborating California. A state-wide network of anti-human trafficking organizations and agencies. Working together, sharing resources and expertise, supporting common initiatives, uniting for legislative action, raising awareness in our communities, providing trainings and referrals for survivors.