New Guide Empowers Attorneys to Support Human Trafficking Survivors in Massachusetts
The second edition of 'Representing Victims of Human Trafficking in Massachusetts' has been launched by WilmerHale and the Boston University School of Law Immigrants' Rights and Human Trafficking Program. Attorney General Maura Healey has commended the guide, highlighting the ongoing significance of human trafficking in Massachusetts and its support for survivors.
The updated edition, now available for free download at www.representingmatraffickingvictims.org, is particularly crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides vital information for attorneys to identify trafficking victims and address their legal and non-legal needs. The guide has been revised and edited by WilmerHale lawyers and Boston University School of Law staff.
The new edition expands its coverage of human trafficking law in Massachusetts since 2013, including recent laws, resources, and caselaw. Notably, it offers fresh guidance for working with LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming survivors of trafficking.
The second edition of the guide is a timely and essential resource, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It equips attorneys with the necessary tools to support trafficking survivors effectively. Attorney General Maura Healey's endorsement underscores the guide's importance in combating human trafficking in Massachusetts.
