Justice Can’t Wait

Survivors of Backpage and CityXGuide may be eligible for financial compensation — but the deadline to apply is
February 2, 2026.

What’s at Stake

The U.S. Department of Justice has created a remission process for victims of Backpage and CityXGuide.

Survivors may qualify for compensation for:

Physical injuries

Psychological trauma

Lost income

Ongoing medical needs

Petitions must be complete and submitted before the February 2, 2026 deadline.

About Survivors First

We are a survivor-led project working with trauma-informed medical, legal, and community experts.

Our mission is to:

Provide resources to survivors and their representatives

Provide access to medical and psychological experts who have unmatched experience in providing care to survivors

Build a coordinated, scalable system so no survivor is left behind

Your Role Matters

We are calling on:

Survivors seeking help with petitions

Health Providers: Medical, Dental, Mental Health, & more

Attorneys & advocates ready to support

Funders & partners committed to justice

Let’s Make Justice Possible

Survivors deserve to be heard and compensated. Join us in making it happen.

Contact

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions.

Email: contact@survivorsfirst.community