Not all sex trade survivors exit “the life” with a clean slate. Unfortunately, many survivors get caught up with the (in)justice system, often because of something their trafficker made them do. So what happens then? Is there a way to fight the system and defend yourself? How can you get a job if you have a record? In this episode, Melanie and survivor leader Shamere McKenzie discuss the realities of getting charged and/or labeled as "co-conspirators" with a trafficker, the complications that come with having a criminal record, the importance of trauma-informed legal aid, and how to rebuild your life when your slate isn’t legally clean.