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Post-conviction relief for criminalized survivors of human trafficking is now available for many state and federal criminal records. A strong application requires a survivor to share details of their victimization with their legal counsel and the court. Confronting these traumatic experiences requires a supporting environment and trust. During this webinar, Senior Advocate Chanel Toleston and Co-Executive Director Jean Bruggeman share recommendations for conducting an effective legal intake that will begin to build the relationship needed for successful post-conviction relief representation.

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. It provides the necessary legal background, as well as guidance on the procedures for seeking the relief that the TSRA provides.

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.

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 records.

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 for relief while respecting the experiences and safety of the survivor.

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.

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 records.

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.

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.

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.