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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 mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities, including physical, sensory, mental health, cognitive, chronic, and systemic conditions.
Effective housing assistance must be trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and responsive to diverse access needs from the first point of contact.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Promising Practices
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Case Management Housing Promising Practices
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 access while supporting compliance.
Levels: Intermediate
Material Types: Fact Sheets
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Housing Policy Trauma Informed
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
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 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Webinars & Videos
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Housing Policy
Demographics: Adults
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
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 deny survivors' rights.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Reports
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Policy
Demographics: Adults Foreign National LGBTQIA+ Men and Boys US Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident Youth
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
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 of Rapid Rehousing is to help people quickly exit homelessness and maintain permanent housing while establishing autonomy and independence. This fact sheet builds upon the core components of Rapid Rehousing to outline key considerations for operating OVC Anti-Trafficking Housing programs for survivors.
Levels: Introductory
Material Types: Fact Sheets
Types of Trafficking: Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking
Keywords: Housing
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
Familial Trafficking: Advancing Housing Practice Through Research
This webinar explores key findings from the RTI familial trafficking report and examines how these insights inform housing and service responses. The session focuses on shared learning around identification gaps, outreach and screening practices, and organizational approaches to better support survivors of familial trafficking.