Modern day slavery
Modern Slavery is a serious crime in which people are exploited for personal gain through coercion, deception, abuse, threats or control. It can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, nationality or background and occurs within communities across the UK, including Hull.
Modern Slavery can take many forms including -
- Human Trafficking
- Labour Exploitation
- Criminal Exploitation
- Sexual Exploitation
- Domestic Servitude
- Forced Labour
- County Lines Activity
- Cuckooing
Related forms of criminal exploitation may also include County Lines activity and Cuckooing. Victims can be adults or children and may be exploited by individuals, organised criminal groups or others in positions of power and control.
Recognising the Signs
There is no single indicator of Modern Slavery, but potential signs may include -
Signs relating to a person
- Appearing fearful, withdrawn or controlled by others
- Unexplained injuries or signs of neglect
- Limited freedom of movement
- No access to personal identification documents
- No control over finances
- Working excessive hours for little or no pay
- Being accompanied by someone who speaks on their behalf
- Sudden changes in behaviour or appearance
Signs relating to a property or location
- Overcrowded accommodation
- Poor living conditions
- Frequent movement of individuals
- Suspicious activity at residential or commercial premises
- Concerns regarding exploitation or criminal activity
Signs relating to exploitation
- Labour exploitation
- Human trafficking
- Sexual exploitation
- Criminal exploitation
- County Lines activity
- Cuckooing
Remember
Trust your instincts.
You do not need proof to raise a concern.
If something does not feel right, share the concern.
Record what you have seen, heard or been told and report concerns through the appropriate channels.