Representing Victims of Human Trafficking in Massachusetts: A Guide for Attorneys
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This Guide (second edition) provides attorneys with a general overview of human trafficking law in Massachusetts in an effort to help attorneys identify victims of human trafficking and determine how to meet their legal and non-legal needs. It provides attorneys with a foundation concerning federal and state law and refers them to more comprehensive resources, where appropriate.
In particular, the Guide discusses the following topics in detail:
- Identifying victims and recognizing indicators of human trafficking
- An introduction to international, federal, and Massachusetts human trafficking laws
- Advice on working with vulnerable and diverse populations
- Immigration remedies for victims of human trafficking victims, including how to apply for and obtain T visas and U visas
- Issues specific to child victims of human trafficking, including the safe harbor under Massachusetts law for minor victims involved in criminal prosecution
- Issues specific to victims of human trafficking who are also criminal defendants
- Aiding prosecution of traffickers
- Civil remedies available to victims of human trafficking under federal and Massachusetts law
- Non-legal benefits and resources available to victims of human trafficking under federal and Massachusetts law
- Massachusetts resources available to victims of human trafficking
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