What kind of legal aid is available for people who have been subjected to forced labor?
What kind of legal aid is available for people who have been subjected to forced labor?
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Legal aid is available to individuals who have been subjected to forced labor. U.S. Citizens can seek assistance from their local chapter of the National Association of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Victim Notification Program, the U.S. State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report, and the Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights among other sources. For individuals located outside the U.S., they should contact their nearest U.S embassy or consulate for help in finding resources relating to legal aid and victim protections that may be available to them
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What kind of legal aid is available for people who have been subjected to forced labor?
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Legal aid may be available for victims of forced labor who want to pursue civil litigation against their employers, in order to seek monetary damages. Victims may also apply for assistance from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, which provides compensatory relief such as counseling, housing, medical care and vocational services. Victims can also receive protections from their immigration status through a U Visa or T Visa (for foreign victims). The Trafficking Victims Protection Act also provides protection through shelter services as well as assistance in receiving travel documents and work authorization. In some cases, there may be criminal charges applicable against the individuals responsible for forced labor. Victims are entitled to contact their local Federal law enforcement agency or the Department of Justice in order to report any suspicions they have regarding forced labor taking place within their communities.
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