The SASTF brings together Professionals & Survivors who are singularly focused on delivering critical system improvements on behalf of Texas’ sexual assault survivors
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced new leadership for the Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT) and the Governor’s Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) yesterday, two programs in the Governor’s Public Safety Office.
Hillary England has been named Director of Trafficking & Sexual Violence Prevention Programs, overseeing the efforts of both programs- Todd Latiolais of the Office of the Governor will lead the CSTT, and
- Nicole Martinez, also of the Office of the Governor, will lead the SASTF
The Governor’s Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force was established in 2019 to ensure a survivor-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative and coordinated response to sexual violence experienced by adults and children across Texas. The SASTF brings together various professionals and survivors who are singularly focused on delivering critical system improvements on behalf of Texas’ sexual assault survivors.
Hillary England is the former Administrator of the SASTF and brings over 25 years of cross-sector leadership experience to her new role. England graduated from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Todd Latiolais is the former Prevention and Policy Administrator for the CSTT and has 10 years of public interest work experience related to human trafficking and the well-being of children. He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Nicole Martinez is the former Associate Administrator for the SASTF and has dedicated her 17 year career to improving the criminal justice system's response to sexual violence. Martinez received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law Enforcement and minored in Forensic Psychology at Texas State University.
Todd Latiolais is the former Prevention and Policy Administrator for the CSTT and has 10 years of public interest work experience related to human trafficking and the well-being of children. He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Nicole Martinez is the former Associate Administrator for the SASTF and has dedicated her 17 year career to improving the criminal justice system's response to sexual violence. Martinez received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law Enforcement and minored in Forensic Psychology at Texas State University.
