In simple terms, modern slavery is when an individual is selfishly exploited by others. Exploiters do this by taking advantage of the vulnerability of a person or group, for personal or commercial gain. The individual may be tricked, deceived, coerced, or forced, while also losing their freedom.
Human trafficking is the process of recruiting and transporting people through deception or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. People can be moved within a town, between regions or between countries.
Migrant Help is one of the leading providers of specialist support and accommodation services for adult survivors and their children in the UK. We have dedicated casework teams assisting survivors in Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.
In England, we provide this service as a subcontractor to The Salvation Army under the Modern Slavery Victim Care contract. This client leaflet outlines what the service includes.
Our approach is centred on each client's individual needs. We develop a support plan which provides all-round care with the aim of empowering our clients as they recover from the trauma they have endured. Ultimately, our main priorities are reducing the risk of re-trafficking and empowering our clients to gain in confidence and move forward to a new and positive chapter in their lives.
We are committed to helping survivors feel safe, informed, supported and able to gain control over their lives again.
Migrant Help is a designated first responder, which means we can refer potential survivors of modern slavery to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) — the official framework for identifying survivors and ensuring they receive appropriate support. Our dedicated NRM team manages these referrals directly.
If you or someone you know is a potential survivor of exploitation, please email [email protected] for further information.
If you suspect that you or someone you have come across may be an adult survivor of modern slavery and in need of help, please contact The Salvation Army’s confidential and anonymous referral helpline on 0800 808 3733 – available 365 days a year, 24/7 with interpretation services where needed.
Migrant Help
Police 101 (non-emergency), 999 (emergency)
Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline - 08000 121 7008am - 9pm, 365 days a year.
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