by James L. Dold, J.D.

On November 15, Polaris Project hosted the first ever National State Legislators Conference Call on Human Trafficking. More than 40 legislators from 26 states joined a conference call and webinar put together by Polaris Project to collaborate, share ideas, and advocate for anti-trafficking legislation. Each state has taken its own approach to combatting human trafficking and the purpose of the call was to give legislators an opportunity to learn more from each other on what has worked and the challenges others have confronted in successfully carrying anti-trafficking legislation…

Lastly, Assemblyman John Hambrick (NV) discussed another legislative success with his efforts in helping to pass a Vacating conviction bill in Nevada. This law granted victims of sex trafficking the ability to bring a motion to vacate their convictions for prostitution. This law was essential in helping victims of sex trafficking restart their lives with a clean slate. The practical effect is to enable survivors to apply for jobs, loans, and higher education without the fear of having to report a conviction for prostitution that was the result of the person having been a victim of sex trafficking.

Read more about the call and webinar here