The freedom network USA (fnusa) survivor reentry project (SRP) will address the need for trauma-informed legal representation for survivors of human trafficking with criminal records related to…

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs awarded a $800,000 Project Grant under the Services for Trafficking Victims program (CFDA 16.320) to Freedom Network USA (FNUSA), a non-profit organization. Through this 3-year grant, FNUSA will implement the Survivor Reentry Project (SRP) to provide trauma-informed legal representation for survivors of human trafficking with criminal records related to their trafficking experience. The project aims to expand and strengthen a nationwide criminal record relief initiative for victims of human trafficking. Key activities include providing legal assistance to at least 400 trafficking survivors, developing collaborations and training for approximately 200 partners including pro bono attorneys and legal services providers, and making referrals to other essential services for 100 victims. The project will also establish a survivor advisory board and partner with legal subject matter experts to inform the service model. Data will be collected to evaluate the program's progress towards its stated goals and objectives.

The freedom network USA (fnusa) survivor reentry project (SRP) will address the need for trauma-informed legal representation for survivors of human trafficking with criminal records related to their trafficking experience. SRP will implement an innovative, nation-wide specialized services model that will ensure that survivors of both labor and SEX trafficking across the U.S. Have equal access to remedies for their criminal records. SRP will establish a survivor advisory board of lived experience experts and will partner with legal subject matter expert consultants. Additionally, SRP will collaborate with 6 pro bono law firms to multiply the impact of the SRP staff and paid consultants. The goal of fnusa's survivor reentry project is to expand and strengthen a trauma-informed, nationwide, criminal record relief project for victims of human trafficking. Project activities include providing individualized legal information, analysis, and representation to at least 400 victims of human trafficking; developing and strengthening collaborations with partners and providing training for approximately 200 partners including pro bono attorneys and nonprofit legal services providers; providing referrals to other essential services for approximately 100 victims of human trafficking; and collecting data and participating in evaluation activities to determine if the program is meeting stated goals and objectives.