London's Hidden Harms: Modern Slavery

As part of our three-year campaign to tackle London’s Hidden Harms, we want to inform you about  Modern Slavery, Hate Crime and Domestic Abuse.

We're also encouraging you to learn the signs to spot, so that if you do see something, you can speak up and tell us what you know. 100% anonymously - guaranteed.
 

Tell us what you know. 100% anonymous. Always.

In an emergency, always call 999. If it’s not an emergency and you’d prefer to stay anonymous, contact us online or on the phone by calling 0800 555 111, 100% anonymously - guaranteed.
 

What is Modern Slavery?

Slavery in the 21st century is often enforced by threats to the individual, coercion, abduction, fraud and deception. Victims can include men, women and children, and they can be of all ages and backgrounds.

Modern Slavery takes a number of forms, including sexual exploitation and forced labour. Often the person is forced or compelled to work, and they are often controlled by an 'employer', usually through mental or physical abuse, or the threat of abuse.

Signs to spot:

Signs that someone might be a victim of Modern Slavery include:

• Showing signs of injury, abuse and malnourishment

• They look unkempt, are often in the same clothing and have poor hygiene

• Appearing to be under the control and influence of others

• Living in cramped, dirty, overcrowded accommodation

• They have no access or control of their passport or identity documents

• Appearing scared, avoiding eye contact, and being untrusting

• They’re collected very early and/or returned late at night on a regular basis

• They may have inappropriate clothing for the work they are performing, and/or a lack of safety equipment

• Appearing to be isolated from the local community and their family

Modern Slavery doesn't belong in our city, and you can be the change. Did you see something, but didn’t say anything? You have a second chance to act and stand up for victims of Modern Slavery.
 

Tell us what you know. 100% anonymous. Always.

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Are you a victim of Modern Slavery?

Due to our anonymity guarantee, we can't take information from victims of crime. In an emergency, always call 999. If you think you may be a victim of Modern Slavery, you can contact the charity Salvation Army by calling their 24-hour confidential helpline on 0300 038151.

The UK Modern Slavery Helpline is available 24/7 to offer confidential advice and support for any victim, statutory agency, business, or member of the public regarding Modern Slavery suspicions or concerns.  Trained Helpline Advisers are available to discuss potential signs of Modern Slavery and options for callers or victims in need. Call free on 08000 121 700.
 

Nothing to report?

• Learn more from other charities and authorities tackling Modern Slavery and human trafficking, including Unseen and StoptheTraffik and The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority.
• You can also volunteer with Crimestoppers to raise awareness of our unique crime reporting service in your community.