Emma Ecker |
Has My Identity Been Compromised?
Survivors of trafficking often have little to no control over their personal information and/or financial accounts while experiencing trafficking. If personal identifiers (Social Security number, driver’s license, student ID, etc.) or account/user credentials (account number, username/password, etc.) have been compromised,…
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Emma Ecker |
Is My Identity Being Misused?
Identity misuse is a growing concern, with more individuals falling victim to fraud and theft than ever before. Most individuals’ personal information is readily available, whether it’s been shared by the individual or not. How do you know if you…
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Emma Ecker |
June 2025 Credit Repair Clinic for Human Trafficking Survivors
A pro bono clinic is being offered by Rutan and Moore and Van Allen on June 18, 2025 to assist survivors applying for credit repair under the Debt Bondage Repair Act. This flyer provides details about the clinic and how…
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Emma Ecker |
Credit Repair for Survivors of Human Trafficking
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a U.S. government agency responsible for overseeing financial products and services for consumers, has published details of a new credit repair law and process for victims and survivors of trafficking to block adverse information…
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Emma Ecker |
Guide for Applying for Credit Repair under the Debt Bondage Repair Act
This guide aims to assist practitioners and survivors in applying for relief under the Debt Bondage Repair Act (DBRA). The DBRA allows survivors of human trafficking to block adverse credit information, resulting from their trafficking victimization, from their credit files.…
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Isiejah Allen |
Standards of Care Info Sheet
Learn more about the Standards of Care Project in this one-page infographic.
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Isiejah Allen |
Standards of Care Technical Working Group Reference Sheet
The Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Standards of Care Project is comprised of subject-matter consultants with diverse perspectives and expertise. The TWG will co-develop the Standards of Care and includes individuals with lived experience, researchers, direct social service and…
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Abigael Sogbesan |
Applying the Five Tiers of Economic Empowerment to Anti-Trafficking Housing Programs
This resource will provide multiple strategies to support trafficking survivors’ education and employment growth. Utilizing the Futures Without Violence Five Tiers of Economic Empowerment model, service providers can implement economic empowerment throughout a range of shelter and housing options. The…
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Abigael Sogbesan |
Labor Trafficking Considerations for Housing Providers
Labor Trafficking is often under-identified due to a lack of training and awareness. Survivors of labor trafficking may be eligible for resources such as housing, case management, immigration relief, record expungement, public benefits, and restitution through both civil and criminal…
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Isiejah Allen |
Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers: Process Guidance
This process guidance document was developed by RTI through FNUSA’s Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers Project. It provides a transparent, systematic, evidence-based process to achieve consensus and develop standards of care for anti-human trafficking service providers.
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Isiejah Allen |
Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers: Literature Review
This literature review report was developed by RTI through FNUSA’s Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers Project. It provides an analysis of the existing literature on Standards of Care in the anti-trafficking field.
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Isiejah Allen |
Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers: Criteria for Development
This criteria document was developed by RTI through FNUSA’s Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers Project. It establishes a four-part criterion for creating and developing standards of care under this project.
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Isiejah Allen |
Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers: Criteria Checklist
This checklist document was developed by RTI through FNUSA’s Standards of Care for Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers Project. It provides a concise form to ensure that all the components of the criteria for developing a standard of care have been…
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Abigael Sogbesan |
Housing Navigators: An Innovative Strategy to Improving Housing Access for Trafficking Survivors
Housing Navigators are one strategy for assisting survivors of trafficking who face unique housing barriers. This resource will provide an overview of the Housing Navigator position, explain the specific responsibilities of the position, and how those duties can be implemented…
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Melinda Smith |
Re-Centering Sex Worker Safety in Anti-Trafficking Work: Perspectives from the Field.
Freedom Network USA (FNUSA) and the National Survivor Network (NSN) have developed the following guidelines to help anti-trafficking organizations work more collaboratively with sex worker safety advocates, some of whom experienced human trafficking, and to reduce harm that anti-trafficking efforts…
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Abigael Sogbesan |
Housing Male-Identifying Survivors of Human Trafficking
Male survivors of human trafficking experience unique barriers when seeking shelter and housing assistance. This document provides foundational guidance on the challenges that male survivors face, along with strategies to increase the availability of services and support.
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Melinda Smith |
Voluntary Services FAQ
This FAQ addresses frequently asked questions from anti-trafficking housing providers regarding implementing a voluntary services model in shelter and housing programs.
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Melinda Smith |
Serving Human Trafficking Survivors with Disabilities in Housing
The webinar will delve into disability justice for survivors of human trafficking and explore how housing programs can assist survivors with disabilities in navigating housing systems, including partnering with local agencies supporting those with disabilities to provide wrap-around support.
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Freedom Network Community |
Screening Guidelines for Housing Programs
This document provides anti-trafficking service providers with tips on best practices for screening trafficking survivors for housing programs. This resource includes information about screening in, eligibility criteria, and warm referrals when working with housing survivors of trafficking.
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Freedom Network Community |
Housing Intake Template
This template provides a fillable questionnaire to assist anti-trafficking service providers with completing a housing intake with a survivor. This resource includes questions about survivor health and wellbeing, safety, and housing needs.