Survivor Reentry Project

    The Survivor Reentry Project raises awareness of criminal record remedies for survivors of human trafficking and builds sustainable post-conviction representation practices across the country. The project offers national training and technical assistance on vacatur, expungement and other criminal record remedies for trafficking survivors, public defenders, legal service lawyers, pro bono attorneys, victims' advocates, law students, judges, and prosecutors.

    Technical Assistance for Professionals Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking

    The Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence's Survivor Reentry Project provides individualized support, training, consultation, and technical assistance around the vacatur of criminal convictions for survivors of human trafficking. The Survivor Reentry Project's Resources are available to attorneys, advocates, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, universities/law schools, and legislators.

    Technical Assistance Form for Professionals

    Vacatur & Expungement Laws for Survivors

    Please click on the drop down menu below to view the post-conviction relief laws available by state.

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    Practice Guide for Attorneys

    Practice Guide for Attorneys

    Post-Conviction Advocacy for Survivors of Human Trafficking

    This guide includes an introduction to trafficking and post-conviction practice, trafficking vacatur laws, and best practices for working with survivors of human trafficking. To download the guide for FREE, please click below.

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    Appendices

    Sample Pleadings, Published Decisions, and Helpful Sources

    Sample Pleadings FAQs

    See the most frequently asked questions along with answers and where to find more information in the Practice Guide for Attorneys.

    Practice Tips for Service Providers

    When conducting a comprehensive needs assessment for survivors of human trafficking, either in crisis or as part of long-term support plan, it is critical to incorporate a discussion of criminal legal involvement and needs. Many survivors have been arrested, often more than once, and their arrest records can greatly impact their stability, eligibility for services, programs, licenses, and jobs, and impede empowerment and well-being.

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