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The Silenced Minority: Sex Trafficking of Males

The Silenced Minority: Sex Trafficking of Males

by Emma Bykerk | Feb 11, 2022 | Case Law, Legal Blog

Introduction In 1998, President Bill Clinton stated that his administration was “committed to combatting trafficking in women and girls.”[i] Two years later, he signed into law the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA).[ii] Although the TVPA was a huge milestone...
The Current State of Restitution for Survivors of Human Trafficking

The Current State of Restitution for Survivors of Human Trafficking

by Sydney Reed | Dec 30, 2021 | Case Law, Legal Blog

Introduction Survivors of human trafficking face many barriers to rebuilding their lives and avoiding revictimization. One such barrier is the ability to move forward financially. Human Trafficking — “the crime of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel someone to...
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Lawyering

The Importance of Trauma-Informed Lawyering

by Hannah Savaso | Apr 15, 2021 | Advocacy, Articles, Legal Blog

Human trafficking is a complex issue. It should come as no surprise that representing survivors in our current legal system presents many unique challenges. By using a trauma-informed approach, lawyers can overcome these challenges and ensure that a survivor’s needs...
A Conversation Between a Human Trafficking Survivor and Her Lawyer

A Conversation Between a Human Trafficking Survivor and Her Lawyer

by Sarah Byrne | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Articles, Legal Blog

Taushia Chacon is an empowered woman and devoted mother. She is also a sex trafficking survivor. In August 2020, her trafficker was sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay almost $2 million in restitution and fines after being convicted on 13 counts of human...
Criminal Record Relief for Trafficking Survivors: A Michigan Case Study

Criminal Record Relief for Trafficking Survivors: A Michigan Case Study

by Ashleigh Pelto | Apr 24, 2020 | Articles, Legal Blog, Policy & Legislation

By: ASHLEIGH PELTO Michigan’s criminal record relief law for human trafficking survivors received a failing grade in 2019. This article explains criminal record relief, examines the shortcomings of Michigan’s statute, and recommends ways for Michigan to better protect...
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