Modern slavery
Modern slavery cuts across all public protection strands - including:
- adult support and protection
- child protection
- violence against women and girl
Spot the signs of modern slavery - Unseen
Report modern slavery as a first responder - GOV.UK
Human trafficking
Human trafficking happens when a person is forced or threatened, abducted, or lied to so that they agree to being transported to another country or other countries; or to another region or regions within a country to be exploited in prostitution, forced work and other forms of modern slavery, or for removing their organs.
Sex Trafficking is linked with the prostitution and pornography industries and is the main form of Human Trafficking affecting women and girls.
Human Trafficking in any of its forms is a violation of human rights.
Helpful resources and guidance
This includes:
- Human Trafficking is happening in Scotland - YouTube
- Human Trafficking and Exploitation Strategy - Scottish Government
- Human Trafficking and Exploitation Guidance for Scottish Local Authorities - COSLA
- Human Trafficking and Exploitation Guidance for Health Workers - NHS
- Human trafficking and exploitation newsletters - Scottish Government