The best anti-trafficking conference of the year is just one month away! It is not too late to join hundreds of field professionals from every corner of the country. We have an excellent agenda planned and always leave plenty of time for networking.
Don’t wait, register today. You will not want to miss it!
FNUSA-led Bill to Provide Legal Protections for Survivors Introduced in Congress
Last year, our members came to us with concerns that survivors were being denied access to legal remedies when their employers trafficked them because of unjust forced arbitration clauses in their employment contracts. We worked with them to draft and introduce legislation that would ban forced arbitration of human trafficking claims.
This ban would allow survivors full access to the court system, including having their case heard by a judge, public accountability for abusive employers, and the ability to pursue class action in cases where there are multiple survivors.
Wellstone Award Winner: Maria Jose Fletcher
Join us in congratulating Maria Jose Fletcher as the 2024 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award recpient!
The Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award recognizes individuals who have made a unique contribution to the anti-trafficking field or demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication in working to combat human trafficking in the United States. This award is named in honor of US Senator Paul Wellstone and his wife, Sheila, both champions of human rights and justice.
With the acceptance of this year’s Wellstone Award, Maria Jose joins an esteemed group of advocates. She has been a trailblazer in the anti-trafficking field for over two decades, fiercely advocating for trauma-informed lawyering throughout her work. We will celebrate Maria Jose on the first night of our annual conference during the Wellstone Award Ceremony and Reception on April 18th at the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City, UT.
This event is open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Human trafficking survivors are often convicted of the various crimes that their traffickers force them to commit during their trafficking experience.
The resulting criminal records present ongoing barriers to independence and healing as survivors struggle to obtain employment and free themselves from the stigma and embarrassment of a criminal record.
Our Survivor Reentry Project pairs survivors with pro-bono attorneys who review their cases and help them find avenues to clear their records.
Every person who supports FNUSA and the survivors we serve is helping to build a transformative approach to human trafficking. We're so grateful for your support!
