The Human Trafficking Legal Center

We’re hiring: The Human Trafficking Legal Center is?seeking a Paralegal & Intake Specialist to join our team! The Paralegal plays a key role in supporting trafficking survivor clients, organizing case files, & connecting survivors to crucial legal & social services. Join us! https://lnkd.in/erAMkvdu

Why Maids Keep Dying in Saudi Arabia: NYT interviews and documents “reveal a system that treats women like household goods — bought, sold and discarded… One website advertises ‘Kenyan maids for sale.’” #humantrafficking https://lnkd.in/eHrBpqit

BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. has lifted a #forcedlabor ban on sugar from the Dominican Republic. The NYT reports, "A U.S. official...said that the decision to rescind the rule and allow the company to begin exporting had not followed established processes." https://lnkd.in/eYDG2nZq

BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. has lifted a #forcedlabor ban on sugar from the Dominican Republic. The NYT reports, "A U.S. official...said that the decision to rescind the rule and allow the company to begin exporting had not followed established processes." https://lnkd.in/eYDG2nZq

The Freedom Fund March Slavery Research Bulletin: ?? UNODC on trafficking & migrant smuggling risks for Ukrainian refugees ?? Rights Lab, University of Nottingham & GoodWeave International report on trafficking in Bangladesh’s garment industry ?? Exploitative cybercrime tactics used in trafficking Read: https://lnkd.in/esWFVqwZ

Trafficking survivors need legal status to rebuild their lives after #sextrafficking or #forcedlabor. We are concerned that the processing time for T Visas — visas for #traffickingsurvivors — is now 20 months. We call on USCIS to bring down processing times. https://lnkd.in/g6fumJ2

Advance Your Expertise in Labor Trafficking Response: Labor trafficking is a critical but often overlooked public health issue. Healthcare professionals, law enforcement, social workers, and advocates play a vital role in identifying and responding to it. Join HEAL Trafficking and Boston Children’s Hospital for an advanced, case-based virtual training designed to provide practical tools and strategies for frontline professionals. Applying the PEARR Approach: Case-Based Training on Labor Trafficking ?? Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET ?? Virtual Training | CE Fee: $250 | Non-CE Fee: $200 Register by March 25 to receive an early registration discount. Led by experts in labor trafficking response, this course will provide hands-on training using the PEARR Tool and real-world case studies from HEAL’s Labor Trafficking Case Workbook. Spots are limited—register today to secure your place. https://lnkd.in/gT-ExpTR

Why Maids Keep Dying in Saudi Arabia: NYT interviews and documents “reveal a system that treats women like household goods — bought, sold and discarded… One website advertises ‘Kenyan maids for sale.’” #humantrafficking https://lnkd.in/eHrBpqit

Congratulations?to?University of Arkansas?Law Professor Annie Smith on receiving the 2025 Equal Justice Distinguished Service Award! Smith & her students have represented?#forcedlabor survivors. Smith is an invaluable partner & a force for good in our community.? https://lnkd.in/e87EeS7k

NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration plays a vital role in combating #forcedlabor in the fishing industry. NOAA faces threats from the Trump administration to dismantle these protections. The Human Trafficking Legal Center has joined nearly 400 organizations in the effort to safeguard these crucial services. #SaveNOAA