Debt Relief Options

Often, survivors experience various forms of debt as a result of their trafficking, including coerced debt, identity theft-related, court-related debt, and more. These debts create substantial barriers to stability, including interfering with opening up bank accounts, resulting in civil suits or wage garnishments, and serving as a barrier to obtaining housing and getting college loans to pursue higher education. Justice At Last staff assists survivors in finding options to minimize these debts, such as connecting the survivor to funding sources and referring survivors to banking partners who are dedicated to supporting trafficked persons find debt relief and establishing a healthy credit history.