FNUSA Monthly Newsletter


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FNUSA Joins 130+ Groups in Urging for a Humane Immigration System
Freedom Network USA has signed onto the “Top Five Immigration Priorities for a Just Budget in 2023” statement. A fair and safe path to citizenship is a key prevention factor for trafficking. Undocumented immigrants are at an especially high risk of being taken advantage of by traffickers. This is why we are advocating for a budget that divests from detention and enforcement and invests in legal services and community-based programming.

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Vulnerabilities in Rural America

Our latest blog post, Trafficking in Rural America, discusses the increased vulnerability of survivors in rural areas. From lack of services to increased stigmatization, trafficking survivors in rural communities face many unique challenges. Check out our blog to learn more.

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FNUSA Now Seeking Board Members

Want to help lead the network? Freedom Network USA is now seeking new members for our Board of Directors. Board members support the work of FNUSA by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. To learn more and apply, complete the Interest Form by September 21st, 2021.

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Latest Housing Webinars

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Our latest webinar,
Emergency Housing Vouchers and Immigration Status Requirements ([link removed]) , covers the eligibility requirements for immigrant survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence for the EHV program.

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Last month, the Housing Project hosted part two of their webinar Addressing the Intersection of Substance Use and Housing ([link removed]) , this time focusing on serving clients who are parents or guardians.

FNUSA Continues the Survivor Relief Fund

When we established the Survivor Relief Fund in May 2020, we never could have imagined the long-lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past year, trafficking survivors have faced an incredible number of challenges, from struggling to afford housing, feed their families, and cope with the mental and emotional toll of a seemingly neverending pandemic. Thankfully, we have been able to assist by providing survivors with direct funding through $300 grants. These payments help survivors pay their rent, afford prescriptions and groceries, and overall, provide a bit of stability through the constant chaos. You have a chance to help, as well. Give to the ([link removed]) Survivor Relief Fund ([link removed]) today ([link removed]) !

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Membership Applications Due September 1st

Interested in joining the country's largest network of anti-trafficking professionals dedicated to addressing trafficking from a human rights-based approach? Apply for membership today! Benefits include access to the leading experts in the field, free training and technical assistance on an array of human trafficking topics, and discounted tickets to our annual conference. To learn more, check out our Membership page.
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