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Counsel’s Guide to the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
This Counsel’s Guide is designed to assist attorneys in effectively advocating for their clients who are survivors of human trafficking in seeking vacatur and expungement associated with their clients’ federal criminal record or in advocating for a reduction in sentence.…
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Appendixes to the Counsel’s Guide to the TSRA
These appendixes provide samples and model documents for filing TSRA petitions, and should be used in conjunction with the Counsel’s Guide to the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act.
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FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project Quick Tips Series: Official and Supporting Documentation
This is the 4th video in the FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project’s Quick Tips Series for attorneys representing survivors of human trafficking in post-conviction relief cases. This video focuses on the types of post-conviction relief available for a survivor with criminal…
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FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project Quick Tips Series: Drafting a Sworn Affidavit
This is the 3rd video in the FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project’s Quick Tips Series for attorneys representing survivors of human trafficking in post-conviction relief cases. This video will discuss how to draft an affidavit that will support a trafficking-specific petition…
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FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project Quick Tips Series: Determining Eligibility for Relief
This is the 2nd video in the FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project’s Quick Tips Series for attorneys representing survivors of human trafficking in post-conviction relief cases. This video focuses on how to assess eligibility for a survivor with criminal records.
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FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project Quick Tips Series: Types of Post-Conviction Relief
This is the 1st video in the FNUSA Survivor Reentry Project’s Quick Tips Series for attorneys representing survivors of human trafficking in post-conviction relief cases. This video focuses on the types of post-conviction relief available for a survivor with criminal…
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An Introduction to the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA): Federal Criminal Record Relief
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) provides relief to survivors of human trafficking who committed certain federal offenses as a direct result of having been a victim of trafficking. The Act allows for various types of relief based on the…
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What Survivors Can Expect: Post-Conviction Relief
If you have an arrest or conviction connected to your trafficking experience, this training will help you better understand what options may be available and what the process can look like. During this webinar, Senior Advocate Chanel Toleston walks through…
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How To Find Immigration Legal Help & Avoid Notario Fraud
It can be daunting to navigate the immigration system and laws alone. Getting legal help with an immigration case can make the process easier to understand and can increase the chances of success. However, the wrong help can hurt. This…
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Housing Strategies for Labor Trafficking Survivors
Led by Andrea Sherman and Anthony Paco from the Asian Association of Utah, and moderated by Freedom Network USA, This session explored creative housing strategies other more effectively support labor trafficking survivors.
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Some Measure of Justice: Post-Conviction Relief for Survivors of Human Trafficking
This guide is intended to serve as a supportive tool to help survivors better understand what post-conviction relief is, what the process may involve, and how they can begin preparing before deciding whether to connect with an attorney, legal team,…
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A Trafficking Survivor’s Guide to Legal Representation
This guide from the Human Trafficking Legal Center is written for survivors of human trafficking who need legal assistance but are unsure of where to begin. It covers the types of lawyers who may be able to help you—including those…
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Promising Practices: Working with Housing Clients who have Disabilities
Survivors of human trafficking who also live with disabilities often face layered barriers to safe, stable housing, including discrimination, inaccessible systems, and service models that are not designed with disability in mind. Under the ADA, a disability includes physical or…
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Fair Housing Basics for Anti-Trafficking Housing Providers
This fact sheet is designed for housing programs serving survivors of human trafficking, including transitional housing, and long-term or supportive housing. It provides a practical overview of Fair Housing Act (FHA) requirements and survivor-centered practices that reduce barriers to housing…
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New Federal Post-Conviction Relief for Survivors of Human Trafficking and Potential Benefits for Noncitizen Defendants
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) was passed on January 23, 2026, and provides new federal post-conviction relief options for those convicted of certain federal offenses that were committed as a direct result of having been a victim of human…
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Fair Housing Protections for Survivors of Human Trafficking
This webinar, facilitated by Natalie Maxwell of the National Housing Law Project and Renee Williams of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, provides an overview of housing protections for survivors of human trafficking under the Fair Housing Act and the…
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Summary and Analysis of the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA)
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA) provides relief to survivors of human trafficking who committed certain offenses as a direct result of having been a victim of trafficking. This summary provides a section-by-section analysis of the new law, including the…
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Flying in the Face of Survivors: How the Trump Administration Dismantled Anti-Trafficking Services and Threatened Survivors in 2025
FNUSA’s 2025 human trafficking policy report summarizes the policy changes that impacted survivors in 2025, including legislation, executive orders, and program guidance. It details the US Government’s attempts to restrict access to victim services, dismantle institutions that protect survivors, and…
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FAQs about Federal Criminal Record Relief for Human Trafficking Survivors
Under a new law, the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, human trafficking survivors can seek criminal record relief for federal arrests and convictions that were a direct result of their trafficking experience. This resource is intended for survivors who think they…
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Key Considerations for OVC Anti-Trafficking Rapid Rehousing Programs
Rapid Rehousing is a permanent housing solution that provides temporary assistance (rental assistance and supportive services) for a period of 6-24 months. Programs often have three core components: housing identification, rent and move-in assistance, and case management services. The goal…