Survivor Reentry Project

The Survivor Reentry Project provides representation for criminal record relief for survivors of human trafficking and builds sustainable post-conviction representation practices nationwide.

The project offers national training and technical assistance on vacatur, expungement, sealing and other criminal record remedies for trafficking survivors, public defenders, legal service lawyers, pro bono attorneys, victims’ advocates, law students, judges, and prosecutors.

Request an Assessment            (Survivors)

The Survivor Reentry Project will be on an intake pause until the end of 2023 to focus on existing participants. We will resume new intakes for survivors of human trafficking with criminal records in January 2024. If you want to receive updates on when the intake process will open again, please fill out the contact form below. If you are an existing participant, please contact Staff Attorney, Miranda Nehrig, or your attorney for more information.

Technical Assistance Request (Professionals)

The Survivor Reentry Project provides individualized support, training, consultation, and technical assistance on criminal record relief for survivors of human trafficking. Resources are available to attorneys, advocates, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, universities/law schools, and legislators. We are still able to take these requests during the intake pause. You can submit your request below.

Get in Touch

Criminal Record Relief Laws for Survivors

Post-conviction relief laws vary significantly state by state. Click on your state below for an analysis of the law, link to the current statute, and state-specific templates and resources.

 

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

map legend

Featured Resources

Supporting the Education and Employment Needs of Survivors with Criminal Records Factsheet

This factsheet, created by Freedom Network USA and Futures Without Violence, explains the barriers that trafficking survivors who have criminal records face and what advocates can do to support them with their education and employment needs.
Levels: Introductory  
Material Types: Reports  
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking   Sex Trafficking  
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief   Promising Practices  
Supporting the Education and Employment Needs of Survivors with Criminal Records Factsheet

Workable Solutions for Criminal Record Relief

In March 2019, the Survivor Reentry Project convened prosecutors with experience working with victims of human trafficking in the criminal legal system to share their knowledge and expertise on criminal record relief practices, and develop a set of guiding principles for prosecutors on criminal record relief for victims to ensure consistency and reliability for survivors attempting to access criminal record relief.
Levels: Introductory  
Material Types: Webinars & Videos  
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking   Sex Trafficking  
Keywords: Awareness   Criminal Record Relief   Legal Services  

Workable Solutions for Criminal Record Relief Report

In March 2019, the Survivor Reentry Project convened prosecutors with experience working with victims of human trafficking in the criminal legal system to share their knowledge and expertise on criminal record relief practices, and develop a set of guiding principles for prosecutors on criminal record relief for victims to ensure consistency and reliability for survivors attempting to access criminal record relief.
Levels: Introductory  
Material Types: Tools  
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking   Sex Trafficking  
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief   Legal Services   Policy  
Workable Solutions for Criminal Record Relief Report

Guide for Attorneys

This guide includes an introduction to trafficking and post-conviction practice, criminal record relief laws, and best practices for working with survivors of human trafficking.

Read More

Guide for Case Managers and Other Advocates

This screening can be incorporated into social work practice for each client. This protocol will help survivors better understand their criminal history and take the initial steps toward criminal record relief.

Read More

Webinars and Live Training

Professionals and survivors can access the latest web-based training and learn about upcoming training opportunities here.

Read More

This webpage was produced by Freedom Network USA under Grant Number 2015-VT-BX-K030, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.