Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

The session aims to provide frontline professionals with knowledge of human trafficking and slavery, how to correctly identify and spot the signs of potential exploitation, explore best practice methods for talking to victims and learn about support and resources available.

The session will explore:

• What trafficking and slavery are 
• Modern Slavery Legislation and legal definitions
• Knowledge of potential indicators and barriers victims may face
• Knowledge of the methods of control used
• Know how and what to do if dealing with a potential victim – Risk Management
• Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory organisations duties and responsibilities (including practical information on the National Referral Mechanism)
• Knowledge of support and resources available as well as how to access these
• Things to consider when placing a trafficked child 

This is a regional training offer to practitioners from across the Avon & Somerset area and provides an opportunity to learn together and share practice.