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SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
New Survivor Resource: Backpage Survivor Remission Network (Created by NCMEC)
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), on July 31, 2025, the Department of Justice announced a remission process to compensate eligible individuals advertised for trafficking on Backpage.com or CityXGuide for specific damages they suffered as a result of the trafficking. Individuals seeking compensation are required to file a petition by February 2, 2026.
Filing a petition for remission can be complex and overwhelming. The Backpage Survivor Remission Network, created by NCMEC, connects survivors with law firms across the U.S. to make the process easier. Eligible individuals can get help filing for compensation at no cost. While a lawyer isn’t required, legal support may help survivors in the following ways:
- Help navigating the petition submission process and deadlines
- Support in documenting eligible losses
- Providing potential resources to establish eligibility and estimate future medical or mental health needs
CLICK HERE FOR THE ATTORNEY CONNECTION REQUEST FORM
If you suspect a person may be a victim of sex or labor trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. As MBAT members, we encourage you to remain vigilant as trafficking is not only on the rise but all around us.
To learn more about MBAT or utilize the MBAT resources, visit the MBAT website, email MBAT@sos.ms.gov, or call 601-359-6344.
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