Reducing exploitation

Many people believe that slavery is an issue of the past, however, according to the UK Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee, there are approximately 100,000 people who are victims of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK.

At Migrant Help, we believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from fear, coercion, and exploitation. Yet, the stark reality is that modern slavery and human trafficking remain a pressing concern, leaving countless vulnerable individuals trapped in cycles of abuse and injustice.

This page provides essential information and guidance to help you stay safe while navigating various aspects of life in the UK. All the resources on this page were fully co-produced with a panel of individuals with lived experience, ensuring our materials are both accurate and relevant to those they are intended to help.

The resources are available for download in the following languages: English, Albanian, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Kurdish, Pashto, Romanian, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.

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Reducing exploitation

Many people believe that slavery is an issue of the past, however, according to the UK Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee, there are approximately 100,000 people who are victims of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK.

Resources

Modern slavery in the UK

Who is an exploiter

How to spot an exploiter

Where to seek modern slavery support

There is a way out

Legitimate job advert or scam

Risks of working illegal cash-in-hand jobs

Beware of illegal cash-in-hand employment

Support services for people seeking sanctuary

Access to legal aid

Life after asylum in the UK

Videos

What is modern day slavery

Modern slavery support

Life after asylum

The risks of illegal employment