On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a remission process to compensate survivors of sex trafficking whose abuse was facilitated through ads on Backpage.com or CityXGuide. Eligible individuals need to file a petition by February 2, 2026.
Filing a remission petition can feel overwhelming. But the Backpage Survivor Remission Network, created by Polaris’s partner, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), is working to connect survivors with no-cost, trusted legal support to navigate the petition process, deadlines, and documentation for eligible losses.
Please visit Backpage Survivor Remission Network to learn more and connect with free legal assistance.
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