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Freedom Network USA's Survivor Reentry Project

Award Information

Award #
15POVC-23-GG-04068-HT
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Areas Served
States Served
National
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Location
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$800,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $800,000)

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.

Date Created: September 27, 2023