The 2nd step of the intake process is the assessment of legal needs.

If assessment eligibility is established, Intake staff conducts a comprehensive interview to assess the precise nature of the survivor’s legal needs. Interview findings are documented, legal research is conducted,  and contact information is maintained.

Trafficking-Related Legal Need

In order to qualify for referral, the assessment must yield information demonstrating the existence of a legal need that arises from the circumstances of the survivor’s exploitation. If the legal need at issue does not directly relate to the survivor’s trafficking experience, the circumstances fall outside the scope of our mission.

Stable, Sober, Communicative

Due to the inherently interactive nature of attorney-client relationships, survivors are best positioned to benefit from legal counsel when they are stable, sober, and communicative. Referrals can only be made when survivors maintain a consistent presence within a stable residence, demonstrate a sustained commitment to drug avoidance, and possess reliable means of communication. Please note that all prospective survivor-clients must have access to a personal email account in order to qualify for service.