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Prioritizing the Needs of Survivors in New Criminal Records & Public Housing Rule
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development released an exciting new draft regulation that would prevent Public Housing Agencies and HUD-funded housing providers from denying applicants based on certain types of criminal records. We wrote comments on the proposed rule requesting HUD include guidance for housing providers on the impact of criminal records on survivors and excluding vacated and expunged records from application decisions. 39 individuals signed on to our comments, showing a strong show of support from the anti-trafficking movement!
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FNUSA Annual Impact Report
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FNUSA's annual Impact Report is here! Major highlights from 2023:
- We trained and supported over 4,600 advocates
- We centered survivors' voices through our grassroots advocacy
- We welcomed 10 survivors into the network
- We served 140 survivors and provided technical assistance to 180 professionals through our Survivor Reentry Project
- We exposed thousands of people to accurate information about human trafficking
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FNUSA Annual Member Report
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Our Member Report showcases the diverse expertise of members. It offers a snapshot of who is experiencing human trafficking, what services they are receiving, and the challenges they still face.
Currently FNUSA members work in 30 states, one territory, and over 75 cities, including Washington, DC, with 61 organizations and 40 individual experts. All members either have lived experience of trafficking or work directly with trafficking survivors in the US.
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World Day Against Trafficking
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July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking. On this day, people from around the world will spread awareness about the horrific crime of human trafficking.
Last month, we defined human trafficking. This month, let's discuss what human trafficking may look like.
What are some signs of human trafficking?
Some common things to look out for are:
- Person shows signs of abuse, malnourishment, exhaustion, or fearfulness.
- Person is not being paid, being paid very little, or is working excessive hours or in dangerous working conditions.
- Person is not allowed to leave home or premises or is closely supervised and restricted in movement.
- Person does not have access to personal documents such as ID, passport, visa, or social security card.
- Person is under 18 and is working in the commercial sex industry.
FNUSA will stand in solidarity with others around the world on July 30th to help end the terrible injustice of human trafficking.
We need your support, we ask that you join us in the fight!
*You can get discounted registration for our 2025 conference.
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Help build something bigger than yourself.
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!
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