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Upcoming Webinar:
An Introduction to Criminal Record Relief for Survivors and The Survivor Reentry Project
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Join FNUSA's Survivor Reentry Project as we discuss the necessity of criminal record relief for survivors of human trafficking. By examining historical and cultural context as well as current data available, presenters will lay foundational knowledge for participants who work with survivors every day.
Goals & Learning Objectives:
- Describe the frequency of criminalization of survivors and the disproportionate impact on BIPOC survivors.
- Name sources that influence the disproportionate impact on BIPOC survivors.
- Discuss the types of charges on survivors' records.
- Understand the types of criminal record relief available now.
- Identify remaining issues and challenges.
- How the OVC-funded Survivor Reentry Project serves survivors across the country in obtaining record relief.
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm ET
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Miranda Nehrig
Senior SRP Staff Attorney
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Miranda is the Senior SRP Staff Attorney responsible for coordinating case management for survivors with the SRP Advocate, as well as providing technical assistance on vacatur, expungement, sealing and other criminal record remedies for trafficking survivors to public defenders, legal service lawyers, pro bono attorneys, victims' advocates, law students, judges, and prosecutors. Miranda is also responsible for the management and development of a national network of local experts partnered with pro bono attorneys who specialize in providing representation on record relief cases for survivors.
Miranda has extensive experience analyzing and providing representation for legal issues survivors regularly faced (housing, employment, immigration, family, etc.) as well as conducting outreach with service providers and survivors. Miranda is the leading expert on options for criminal record relief available in Indiana and works to educate service providers and her local legal community about alternatives to incarceration to combat continued criminalization of survivors. Miranda is passionate about dismantling oppressive systems, equity in social services, and well-crafted charcuterie boards.
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Chanel Toleston
SRP Advocate
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The SRP focuses on criminal record relief for survivors of human trafficking and builds sustainable post-conviction representation practices across the country. Chanel is responsible for completing the intake process and providing technical assistance for the survivor advisory group launching later this year (2024).
Chanel has a remarkable track record in the anti-trafficking sector, having worked and volunteered in numerous roles since 2013. Her most recent position as a movement-building coordinator involved leading lived experienced expert group (LEEG) workshops and advocacy initiatives for survivors in Brazil, Ghana, India, Kenya, and Thailand. The LEEG was designed to empower survivors with the necessary educational tools and resources to leverage the Global Slavery Index database and support local survivor-led advocacy initiatives. Chanel has also previously worked as a program manager for an organization based in Florida that provides crisis management and resource navigation support to survivors of Human Trafficking, along with training to local partners and stakeholders.
Additionally, Chanel obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Texas Women's University in May 2021. In her spare time, Chanel serves on the advisory board of directors and the scholarship committee for EverWell Scholars.
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Disclaimer
This material was produced by the Survivor Reentry Project of Freedom Network Under 15POVC-23-GK-00929-HT, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
This material is copyrighted by Freedom Network © 2015-2024. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied or duplicated in whole or part by any means without express prior agreement from Freedom Network or the Office for Victims of Crime.
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