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Modern slavery and human trafficking

Develop your understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking, key legislation and how the National Referral Mechanism works.

Course summary

This course gives an overview of modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT). The training focuses on understanding the legislative framework, with survivors at the centre.

You’ll learn about the impact of legislation, survivor perspectives, and how being culturally competent and responsive to trauma can make a difference.

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: One day course

Live webinar

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: Two 2.5 hour sessions

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

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What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

  • how homelessness and modern slavery can lead to each other, with examples

  • indicators and types of MSHT affecting people from different backgrounds

  • overview of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) – including different provisions for children and adults, and gaps in the process that could lead to increased harm

  • connections to homelessness and insecure housing

  • government guidance for practitioners and other resources for support

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

  • understand the terminology and key concerns around MSHT

  • increase confidence in responding to survivors or people at risk of MSHT

  • recognise that not everyone has access to support

  • identify links between MSHT and homelessness that could help protect those at risk

Who this training is for

You don't need any prior knowledge of modern slavery and human trafficking to attend this course.

You might work as an adviser, or for a local authority or voluntary sector group.

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