An overview of modern slavery and human trafficking

Get an overview of the links between modern slavery, human trafficking and homelessness.

With talks from Eleanor Lyons, the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dr Júlia Tomás from The Passage and individuals with lived experience.

Free to eligible organisations, funded by the UK Government.

What this event covers

This event will cover:

• how homelessness increases the risk of modern slavery and trafficking

• the signs of exploitation and the legal frameworks

• the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) referral process, timelines and survivor entitlements

• support for survivors throughout the NRM referral

• prevention strategies at the universal and local authority levels

What you'll learn

By the end of this event, you will understand:

• how to identify signs of modern slavery and apply a trauma-informed approach

• the NRM referral process

• support available to survivors or people at risk of exploitation

• how local authorities and frontline services can strengthen prevention

Who this event is for

You don't need any prior knowledge for this event.

You might work for a local authority, advice service, or provide support in the voluntary sector.