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Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and the National Referral Mechanism - Training courses

Course Title Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and the National Referral Mechanism
Course length Half day
Target group

Any frontline practitioner including -

  • Social workers
  • Youth workers
  • Residential staff
  • Youth Justice Officers
  • Early Help
  • Housing Officers
  • Neighbourhoods staff
  • Culture and Leisure staff
  • Transport staff
Course aims

The Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking awareness course is designed to provide learners with an awareness of the signs of exploitation (Modern Slavery) and trafficking in the UK. From forced benefit fraud to child sexual exploitation and cannabis farms this course teaches you the signs that should set alarm bells ringing.

Including practical information on the National Referral Mechanism and the local approach, this course will help you to understand the barriers that prevent victims from trusting and cooperating with authorities.

The course will also look at how victims are trafficked, what makes people vulnerable to trafficking, and how to support victims.
Course objectives
  • To understand the Pilot Programme in Hull for Child Victims of Trafficking/ Exploitation and MDS
  • To learn about the National Referral Mechanism Process
  • Understand the role of the First Responder
  • Learn about the local process for NRM referrals
  • Identification of Modern-Day Slavery/ Human Trafficking and Slavery/Servitude
  • Understand the different types of MDS/Exploitation and Trafficking and how to spot signs
  • Learn about the European Convention on Action against Trafficking (ECAT)
  • Application of Section 45 defence
  • Learn about Burden of Proof
  • Exempt offences
  • Additional Information and contacts
Dates

21 March 2024
Times

9.30am - 1.30pm
Facilitator Members of Hull Safeguarding Children Partnership Trainer’s Forum.
Charge Hull Safeguarding Children Partnership reserve the right to charge for Non Attendance or Private Purchase up to £50.00
How to apply

Hull City Council Staff

Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) and enrol on the date suitable for yourself.

External to Hull City Council

Complete the online application form.

Or download the application form and email to learninganddevelopment@hullcc.gov.uk or return to

Learning & Development
Brunswick House
Strand Close
Beverley Road
Hull
HU2 9DB