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"There has been an alarming rise in the number of victims identified across Scotland in recent years. Humans are being exploited and traded as commodities and this is happening right in our midst." - Scotland Against Modern Slavery. There's still time to join our IEMA Scotland East Steering Group for this engaging webinar on Modern Slavery in Scotland, where we welcome Shan Saba, Founder of Scotland Against Modern Slavery to talk about Modern Slavery; its roots in the transatlantic slave trade, harrowing real-life examples, warning signs to look out for, and guidance on what to do if you suspect someone is being forced into modern slavery. Book now: https://bit.ly/3VMA6mF

Today is Anti-Slavery Day in the UK, created to raise awareness of all forms of exploitation associated with modern slavery and human trafficking. When at our recent workshop with an insightful group of people with lived experience of exploitation we discussed what modern slavery is, the lack of choice emerged as a major theme: ☝ Modern slavery as the removal of choice and control over people's lives. ☝ The lack of good choices to provide for themselves and their families was the factor that puts people at risk of being exploited. The conclusion that emerged was that to prevent modern slavery and exploitation, we need to give people good choices for finding decent jobs and living safe lives. We will continue to work towards a world where people can live safe lives and be protected from modern slavery by effective, evidence-based policies. Some of these policies we outlined in the policy report we published earlier this week, which recommends that the new UK Government should incorporate modern slavery prevention into its missions and priorities in order to effectively address modern slavery. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eW8SG-nB

Have you read the Modern Slavery Act of 2015? It stipulates that; A person commits an offence if- • the person holds another person in slavery or servitude and the circumstances are such that the person knows or ought to know that the other person is held in slavery or servitude, or • the person requires another person to perform forced or compulsory labour and the circumstances are such that the person knows or ought to know that the other person is being required to perform forced or compulsory labour. ✓ Securing of services through threats or deception, and the securing of services from children or vulnerable persons also constitutes modern Slavery. Get more insights from International Labour Organization report. 👇

Australia has released some National Principles to address coercive control. We've written a short blog post on this important work and call for Aotearoa New Zealand to improve our awareness and response to coercive control. The 7 Australian National Principles focus on: - A shared understanding of the common features of coercive control. - Understanding the traumatic and pervasive impacts of coercive control. - Taking an intersectional approach to understanding features and impacts. - Improving societal understanding of coercive control. - Embedding lived experience. - Coordinating and designing approaches across prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing. - Embedding the National Principles in legal responses to coercive control. You can read more about this on our blog:

Find resources in our first CapNEWS of 2024 related to National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, cultural humility and #ICWA, CQI, change and implementation, and more!

🚨 Modern Slavery Awareness – New Course Alert! 🚨 🕒 Duration: 40 minutes 📚 Course: Modern Slavery Awareness In the UK, over 130,000 people are estimated to be victims of modern slavery – and it’s happening all around us. Our Modern Slavery Awareness course will help you: • Understand the forms of modern slavery, from forced labor to human trafficking • Learn how to spot the signs of exploitation • Discover ways to report and combat modern slavery, including the role of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 From case studies to practical tips, this course provides crucial knowledge for everyone – especially small businesses! Together, we can make a difference. 📲 Sign up today and help fight modern slavery - https://buff.ly/49ZFFSP #ModernSlaveryAwareness #CombatExploitation #MakeADifference #AntiSlaveryPledge

Hot off the presses: our 2023 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Impact Report! Learn more about how we’re fighting modern slavery and human trafficking in Canada and Bermuda so that’s it’s #NotHere. Check it out here : https://lnkd.in/g8ZPGBRV

In recent months, there’s been a number of valuable resources released to help people learn about and raise awareness of coercive control. If you're looking for information or shareable content, here are some excellent places to start: 🔗 Attorney-General's Department The Attorney-General's website outlines seven national principles on coercive control. You'll find downloadable fact sheets and informative videos, including tailored resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and young people. https://lnkd.in/gyhPmM8R 🔗 Government of Western Australia The WA Government’s website helps identify the signs of coercive control through compelling live-action videos. These depict real-life scenarios within relationships and families. It also shares advice on how to support those affected and how to raise awareness in your community. https://lnkd.in/gRydsEjg 🔗 NSW Government The NSW Government website provides a series of animated and live-action videos that show the impact of coercive control. The site includes victim-survivor stories, translated resources, specialist support services, and shareable campaign materials. https://lnkd.in/gbz8hCup 📺 Watch Jude's story below (NSW Government)

Yes , modern forms of slavery or forced labor or neo bondage are on rise , we need to more research and trend analysis to understand the dynamics of modern forms of slavery. With greater influence of AI in our work programs the slavery or labor exploitation is on rise. Both in the organised and unorganised or informal sectors. Ironically, we are silent on such issues or ignorant. Hence, research can highlight voids in our policy and practice. Once these gaps are identified ( which are changing rapidly with advent of technology) then they can be plugged by policy interventions and deterrence.

What does it truly mean to keep survivors safe? In this insightful piece, Our Executive Director explores how community-based solutions offer a powerful alternative to traditional frameworks of safety. Instead of focusing solely on punishment, we need upstream investments like housing, mental health care, economic opportunity, and social supports to foster safety and healing. This article challenges us to reimagine survivor safety—moving beyond reactive systems to build communities where harm is less likely to happen in the first place.