Criminal Vacatur Program

SDVLP represents survivors of human trafficking who have been unjustly criminalized as a result of their exploitation. This program uses a process called “vacatur” to help survivors erase nonviolent offenses from their criminal record, that were the direct result of their victimization. Vacatur relief is life-changing; it gives survivors a fresh start by removing barriers to employment, housing, higher education, family reunification and more.


To be eligible for SDVLP’s vacatur services, the applicant must be:

  • A survivor of human trafficking
  • Low-income
  • Living in San Diego County
  • With at least one arrest or conviction in Southern California

Criminal Vacatur Program

SDVLP represents survivors of human trafficking who have been unjustly criminalized as a result of their exploitation. This program uses a process called “vacatur” to help survivors erase nonviolent offenses from their criminal record, that were the direct result of their victimization. Vacatur relief is life-changing; it gives survivors a fresh start by removing barriers to employment, housing, higher education, family reunification and more. To be eligible for SDVLP’s Vacatur Services, the applicant must be:

  • A survivor of human trafficking
  • Low-income
  • Living in San Diego County
  • With at least one arrest or conviction in Southern California

To apply for vacatur services, call (619) 235-5656 & select option 5 when prompted or Apply Online.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, you can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline for support, resources, and more.
Get Help (24/7 Confidential)
Call 1-888-373-7888
TTY: 711
Text* 233733
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en