NY Anti-Trafficking Network

NYATN sheds light on the problem of #humantrafficking, leveraging our collective expertise as lawyers, social workers & policy advocates

[Survivors Justice Project @SJP_NY]

UPDATE: THREE survivors ♀️♀️♀️ have been released from NYS prison in the last week after DVSJA resentencing, saving a collective minimum of FOURTEEN more years they would have been behind bars!
Takes a village including @_CFAL @survivepunishNY @julimsw_juli @brooklynlaw @WPA_NYC

[NY Anti-Trafficking Network @NYATN]

Still smiling about the #STARTact becoming law this week. Already mobilizing to get survivors record relief! https://t.co/lY9Ou0sfl7

[Suffolk County Sheriff's Office @Suffolk_Sheriff]

1/2: Sheriff Toulon wishes to thank NY @GovKathyHochul for her support of the START ACT, which will help crime victims reclaim their lives. Sheriff Toulon has made combatting human trafficking a priority of his Administration.

[Jessica Ramos @jessicaramosqns]

The START Act was one of the first bills I introduced as State Senator, & it came from the need to represent my neighbors with an unapologetic LGBTQ+ agenda. Yesterday @GovKathyHochul signed START, granting survivors a chance to thrive, not just survive.
https://t.co/RqPavMoG8f

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

***Statement on Governor Hochul Signing the #STARTAct into Law***

"Trafficking survivors will now be able to vacate or clear all criminal convictions that are a result of their exploitation," - @TMLuongo. Cc: @eipnyc

Statement: https://t.co/12fxjFPSnt

[City Bar Policy @NYCBarPolicy]

We applaud @GovKathyHochul for signing the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together Act! https://t.co/iWzG1e0T2Q. Thanks to @jessicaramos @DickGottfried & the amazing advocates who got this done!

#STARTACT #trafficking #survivors

[NY Anti-Trafficking Network @NYATN]

“Survivors of violence are frequently revictimized by the criminal legal system. Signing this bill into law is one tangible solution towards addressing a real problem, the criminalization of people who experience violence, especially those who are Black and Brown.”

[Jessica Ramos @jessicaramosqns]

START is now law! Proud to join the many advocates and AM @DickGottfried this morning as @govkathyhochul signed our bill to help survivors of trafficking clear their criminal records and begin anew.

[Survivors Justice Project @SJP_NY]

Survivors of trafficking in NYS can now fully clear their criminal records. So thrilled @GovKathyHochul signed the #STARTAct!!! Recognizing the fierce leadership of @jessicaramos and @DickGottfried and the advocacy of our friends @NYATN @eipnyc @SafeHorizon @BklynDefender @NYCLU

[(((Deborah Glick))) @DeborahJGlick]

⁦@GovKathyHochul⁩ spoke of compassion & commitment to dignity respect & inclusion during bill signing for measures to protect transgender community & victims of human trafficking

[Jimmy Van Bramer @JimmyVanBramer]

This morning I joined icon @tyraaross, @govkathyhochul & many colleagues as the Gov signed legislation that will advance Trans equity. Congrats to State Senators @__jessicaramos__, @bradhoylman & Assemblymember’s @votejgr & @DickGottfried for passing these historic bills!

[Anita Teekah @AnitaTeekah]

SO PROUD that #STARTact has been signed by @GovKathyHochul! Proud to be a member of @NYATN and the #STARTact coalition!

[WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom @CapPressRoom]

Gov. @KathyHochul signed #STARTAct from state lawmakers @JessicaRamos and @DickGottfried.

We talked with the @LegalAidNYC's Exploitation Intervention Project about this bill in June.

https://t.co/nJk319vUyV

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

Trans rights are human rights and we're ensuring that's enshrined into state law. I signed 2 bills so transgender New Yorkers can use their chosen names & pronouns on utility bills and add protections to victims of sex trafficking. We'll always protect & affirm trans New Yorkers.

[Richard Saenz (he/him) @saenzr03]

This is wonderful news! @LambdaLegal supports the START Act - great to see that it will be signed into law. Thank you @GovKathyHochul and @jessicaramos and all the advocates who helped make this happen!

[NYCLU (Find us on Bluesky) @NYCLU]

Survivors of trafficking must be supported, not criminalized.

Signing the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act will finally bring justice to survivors of sex + labor trafficking by creating pathways to clear records and dismantle barriers to relief.

[NY Anti-Trafficking Network @NYATN]

💃🏾💃🏾

[NY Anti-Trafficking Network @NYATN]

🗣🗣🗣🗣 SIGNED!!! 🎉🎉💐💐

[NY Anti-Trafficking Network @NYATN]

Today it’s finally happening! The START Act will be signed by @GovKathyHochul; NYS will be a leader in providing protection for human trafficking survivors. 🎉

[NY Anti-Trafficking Network @NYATN]

“The longer a survivor has a record the longer they stay vulnerable to further exploitation. The bill will lessen the barriers to employment, improving access to immigration legal remedies, & helping break cycles of trauma.” @jessicaramos 🎉💐

[Her Justice @herjusticenyc]

Fantastic news! 🎉