Human Trafficking Resources

Manuals

A Guide for Legal Advocates Providing Services to Victims of Human Trafficking

• January, 2005
• USCCB, MRS, CLINIC, and Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles's comprehensive guide that provides an overview of the definition of trafficking and immigration laws, assessments to meet the needs of victims, analysis, explanation for proceeding with T-visas,overview of public benefits and other forms of immigration relief, and further resources. 

Identification and Legal Advocacy for Trafficking Victims

• March, 2005
• NYC Anti-Trafficking Network Legal Subcommittee's Manual discussing the "background of the T-visa, suggesting points to consider in evaluating a client's eligibility for the T-visa, evaluates the statute and the regulations, and offers step by step instruction on preparing a T application for consideration by USCIS.

Child Trafficking Victims' Routes to Federal Benefits

• Memorandum produced by LIRS and USCCB explaining the different options for a a child to obtain federal benefits.

Requesting a Letter of Eligibility for a Trafficked Child

• Memorandum produced by LIRS and USCCB suggesting how to obtain a letter of eligibility from HHS.

Human Trafficking: A Resource Guide to U.S. Law

• 2004
• The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles's compilation of legislation, regulations and government memoranda surround the T-visa.