Karalyn Joseph |
Forced Labor in Prisons
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude “except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.” This exception has significantly impacted prison labor practices in the United States. While…
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Emma Ecker |
FNUSA Response to the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Children
Yesterday, June 14, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on ways the United States can ensure the safety and well-being of children who enter the US without a parent or guardian. The hearing was spawned by the revelations…
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Haley Epping |
Human Trafficking and the Marijuana Industry
Everyone deserves to be safe in their home and workplace. However, this is not the case for those who are survivors of labor trafficking. Recently, NBC reported on a labor trafficking case on a marijuana farm in Southern California. This…
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Haley Epping |
Trafficking in Rural America
Rural Areas Create Vulnerabilities Rural areas are known for having fewer people and a thick country landscape. While envisioning a rural community, human trafficking may not come to mind for most. However, many factors present vulnerabilities for trafficking survivors in…
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Haley Epping |
Every Survivor Counts: Interview with Yuri Guerrero
The following is an interview with one of our members Yuri Guerrero who is a survivor of labor trafficking and has been a survivor advocate for over 3 years. Why did you choose to get involved in the anti-trafficking movement?…
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Melinda Smith |
FNUSA Comments on Regulations for J-1 Guest Worker Visa Program
Freedom Network USA (FNUSA) submitted comments to the Department of State on RIN 1400-AD14, Proposed Rule, Exchange Visitor Program – Summer Work Travel, 82 Fed. Reg. 4120 (Jan. 12, 2017) (“Proposed Rule”). These proposed changes would affect immigrants who come to…
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Freedom Network Community |
Database Established: Legal Advocacy Resources for Human Trafficking Victims
Freedom Network member organization Advocating Opportunity has aligned with various expert organizations in justice and law to form the national Vacatur & Expungement Database. Advocating Opportunity provides legal services and whole person advocacy for human trafficking victims. The database provides…
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Freedom Network Community |
Last Chance for Early Bird Rate for the 13th Annual Conference
This is the last chance to register at the early bird rate for the 13th Annual Freedom Network Conference. This year’s conference entitled, “TVPA Past, Present & Future: Elevating the “Human” in Human Trafficking,” will reflect on the successes of…