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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 stage or outcome of prosecution and the type of crime alleged or committed including vacatur, expungement, sentence mitigation, and affirmative defenses. During this webinar, Senior Staff Attorney Miranda Boyle and Co-Executive Director Jean Bruggeman review the options available under the TSRA.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Webinars & Videos
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Legal Services Promising Practices Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults Foreign National US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident
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 what post-conviction relief means, how it may apply to survivors, and what you can realistically expect if you choose to explore this process.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Webinars & Videos
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Awareness Criminal Record Relief Legal Services Promising Practices Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults Foreign National US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident
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 resource gives information on where to look for good immigration legal help, what to keep in mind when working with an immigration lawyer or accredited representative, and how to avoid notario fraud and immigration scams.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Fact Sheets
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Foreign Nationals Immigration Legal Services Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults Foreign National LGBTQIA+ Men and Boys US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident Youth
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, or program.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Reports
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Legal Services Trauma Informed
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
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 Intake Form Sample 2025
FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project uses this form to guide the intake and capture relevant case information from survivors working toward criminal record relief.
Levels: Intermediate
Material Types: Tools
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Criminal Record Relief Legal Services Promising Practices Trauma Informed
Demographics: Adults
SRP’s Confidentiality Agreement Sample 2024
FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project provides this Confidentiality Agreement to all survivors working with the project to ensure transparency around privacy and confidentiality.