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Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting.
Victims of modern slavery can be any age, gender, nationality and ethnicity. They are tricked or threatened into work and may feel unable to leave or report the crime through fear or intimidation. They may not recognise themselves as a victim.
The signs aren’t always obvious but there are some that you may notice:
do they behave like they’re being instructed by someone else, picked up / dropped off at the same time and place every day or don’t have access to money or identification?
Communities have an important role to play in recognising abuse. If you suspect someone may be a victim of modern slavery, tell someone, you will always be taken seriously and protection and support is available.
It is extremely important to be aware that trafficking gangs are dangerous criminals; therefore it is vital members of the public do not attempt to act on suspicions themselves, which may put themselves or the possible victims at risk.
Always call 999 if there is a crime in action or immediate threat to life