Free to Thrive values their clients ’ well-being at the forefront of all their decisions ; traumainformed practices ; a holistic approach to their clients ’ complex challenges and strengths ; and advocacy for justice on a broader scale . To execute these values , Free to Thrive works hand in hand with community organizations , law enforcement , government agencies , and law firms to ensure that human trafficking survivors can live the lives they always dreamed of living .
Free to Thrive offers survivors of human trafficking legal services in family law , criminal record clearing , and crime victim ’ s advocacy - free of charge . Free to Thrive also connects survivors with non-legal referrals and resources , including emergency resource assistance , mental health , family support , vocational and wellness programs . Additionally , Free to Thrive provides a variety of online and in person community awareness , legal and law enforcement trainings .
In a little over five years , Free to Thrive has had an incredible impact in the lives of human trafficking survivors . Since 2017 , Free to Thrive has helped 244 survivors with 834 legal services
and prevailed in eliminating 214 criminal records in five counties in California . Importantly , Free to Thrive has also helped survivors obtain 45 restraining orders , helped 33 survivors divorce their traffickers and helped 71 survivors gain or increase custody and visitation time with their children . Since 2020 , Free to Thrive has helped educate 3,086 people , from over 32 states , through virtual trainings .
Free to Thrive ’ s successes go well beyond the survivors that they have helped directly . The success of Free to Thrive can also be seen by the policies that they have assisted in passing ( AB 262 and AB 124 ), a new branch of Free to Thrive developing in Los Angeles , and the overwhelming support of the community , community partners and donors over the years .
Free to Thrive is incredibly grateful for the support of Southwest Airlines - their support speaks volumes about the importance of Free to Thrive ’ s mission . Without supporters like Southwest , Free to Thrive would not be able to help human trafficking survivors and their families reach the bright futures that they deserve .
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