This $800,000 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.320 - Services for Trafficking Victims program), will allow Colorado Legal Services (CLS) and the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) to provide comprehensive legal services to human trafficking victims in Colorado. Services will include advocacy within the criminal justice system, civil litigation, immigration petition preparation, family reunification, protective order assistance, criminal record sealing, domestic relations representation, and public benefits advocacy. The project aims to increase the capacity to respond to identified trafficking victims, educate law enforcement and other professionals on victim identification and referrals, ensure trauma-informed and culturally responsive service delivery, and collect data to measure the project's impact. This three-year grant, effective October 1, 2023, will support CLS and RMIAN in meeting the critical legal needs of trafficking survivors to promote their safety, independence, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $800.0k | 9/27/23 |