Make your voice heard in approval of this legislation
I’m happy to report that one of Ohio’s senators, Rob Portman, is working across the aisle with Kirsten Gillibrand, to get victims of human trafficking a clean slate on their criminal records.
Under the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, survivors of human trafficking would have non-violent criminal convictions that resulted from having been a trafficking victim vacated and expunged.
“During my time in the Senate I have met with many brave trafficking survivors in Ohio who have told me about how they were forced into commercial sex and then charged with a crime,” said Senator Portman. “We must understand the coercive nature of trafficking and find a way to offer relief to a victim as they recover from the unimaginable trauma of being trafficked and sexually abused. This legislation is aimed at helping survivors get a fresh start as they build a life and overcome obstacles after being in the criminal justice system.”
“All too often, victims of human trafficking are forced by their captors to commit crimes. These victims cannot refuse and then face criminal charges,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Congress has a responsibility to end this injustice. The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act would clear the non-violent criminal convictions of trafficking survivors and help them rebuild their lives with a fresh start.”
Now’s the time to make your voice heard and make sure your congresspeople vote for this legislation. It’s certainly about time, so, won’t you take two minutes for them and dash off a quick note? Here’s where to reach the congresspeople in your area. You don’t even need to know their names. Just type in your address and a list of them will pop up.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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