The 30th July is the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is an event to raise awareness and increase prevention of people trafficking and modern day slavery.
The theme this year is, ‘Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking’. One in three victims of trafficking are children, with girls being disproportionality affected. Children are also twice as likely to be subjected to violence during trafficking than adults. Children will experience various forms of trafficking including forced labour, criminality or begging, online and sexual abuse and exploitation, and being trafficked for illegal adoption.
Caritas Diocese of Plymouth runs events and training on modern slavery and labour abuse. If you would like an event in your parish, please contact the Caritas Refugee and Migration Lead – Alexandra.Miranda@prcdtr.org.uk. We have also created a poster for parishes and schools to raise awareness of the signs of modern slavery. You can download a copy here https://www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Signs-of-Modern-Slavery-poster-1.png
If you would like support, or you are concerned about someone else, please contact:
The Safeguarding Office – Please call us on 01364 645430 between Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4:30pm.
Unseen – A UK charity that provides safe houses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.
24/7 Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline: 08000 121 700
https://www.unseenuk.org/working-with-survivors/