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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 in family law, civil litigation, immigration, criminal defense, tax, and housing law—and explains your right to representation. It also offers practical guidance on how to find and verify a lawyer’s qualifications and license, what to expect from your attorney, your attorney’s responsibilities, and the essential terms of any agreement you sign with them. Finally, it addresses how to recognize and address unethical or predatory behavior, seek a second opinion, change lawyers, or take action if your lawyer failed to represent you properly.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Civil Litigation Criminal Record Relief Immigration Legal Services
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 trafficking. This practice alert discusses the new law and potential benefits for noncitizen defendants.
Levels: Advanced
Material Types: Promising Practices
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Foreign Nationals Immigration Promising Practices Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults Foreign National LGBTQIA+ Men and Boys US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident Youth
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 eligible offenses, types of record relief available, and the protections available to survivors.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Fact Sheets
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Legal Services
Demographics: Adults
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 may qualify for record relief under this law. Since this is a first-of-its-kind federal record relief option, much is still unknown about how it will be implemented. The FAQ reflects common questions from survivors and advocates about the law. The questions and answers will be updated as more information becomes available.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Fact Sheets Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Legal Services Policy
Demographics: Adults Foreign National US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident
Post-Conviction Advocacy for Survivors of Human Trafficking: A Guide for Attorneys
This guide includes an introduction to trafficking and post-conviction practice, trafficking vacatur laws, and best practices for working with survivors of human trafficking.
Levels: Intermediate
Material Types: Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Legal Services Promising Practices
Demographics: Adults
SRP’s Screening Call Script Sample 2025
FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project uses this script to guide the initial screening call and capture relevant case information from survivors working toward criminal record relief.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Promising Practices Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults
SRP’s Tipsheet on Next Steps Following Screening Call 2025
This tipsheet from FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project provides information for survivors who are working with the SRP team on criminal record relief. It's information is specific to SRP.
Levels: Intermediate
Material Types: Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Promising Practices Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults
SRP’s Tipsheet for Survivors of Human Trafficking Working with Attorneys 2025
This tipsheet from FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project provides recommendations and information for survivors who are working with attorneys on criminal record relief.
Levels: Intermediate
Material Types: Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Case Management Criminal Record Relief Promising Practices Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults
SRP’s Release of Information Form Sample 2025
FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project uses this form to document authorization of information sharing between project partners. Survivors can revoke this authorization at any time, and the authorization should be as limited as possible.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Case Management Criminal Record Relief Promising Practices Referral
Demographics: Adults
SRP’s Consultation Agreement and Release Form Sample 2025
FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project uses this form to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the pro bono attorneys, FNUSA, and the survivor working together to complete the intake and assessment for criminal record relief.