22nd September Update
Modern Slavery is present on all of our doorsteps. Because it can often be a hidden crime – less obvious than other crime types – people often don’t realise that it is happening in their communities. But there is not one part of Surrey that does not experience the exploitation of people as a commodity, so it is vital that communities keep their eyes and ears open for the signs that something is wrong.
A recently emerging industry where Modern Slavery is apparent in Surrey and nationally is the private care sector. Carers are recruited from outside the UK and promised safety and a good salary. In reality they are exploited in terms of hours they are made to work and the amount of money that is taken from them by their exploiters. Sadly, it is likely that we will see the private care sector experience more and more exploitation. It is all of our responsibility to call out exploitation and ensure conditions for exploiters to operate in are as hostile as possible.
Click on the "Download File" link below to download a fact sheet describing the signs to watch out for.
Modern Slavery is present on all of our doorsteps. Because it can often be a hidden crime – less obvious than other crime types – people often don’t realise that it is happening in their communities. But there is not one part of Surrey that does not experience the exploitation of people as a commodity, so it is vital that communities keep their eyes and ears open for the signs that something is wrong.
A recently emerging industry where Modern Slavery is apparent in Surrey and nationally is the private care sector. Carers are recruited from outside the UK and promised safety and a good salary. In reality they are exploited in terms of hours they are made to work and the amount of money that is taken from them by their exploiters. Sadly, it is likely that we will see the private care sector experience more and more exploitation. It is all of our responsibility to call out exploitation and ensure conditions for exploiters to operate in are as hostile as possible.
Click on the "Download File" link below to download a fact sheet describing the signs to watch out for.
Modern Slavery Update
The 8th February is the feast of St Josephine Bakhita patron saint for the fight against Modern Slavery. Ann Meehan will be talking on Radio Maria at 10.00 am on the 8th Feb. Ann will be talking about her work with other Catholic and Anglican ambassadors across Surrey and Sussex and their efforts to raise awareness that Modern Slavery is happening on Our Doorstep and how a simple phone call to the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 012 1700. It can really make a difference! Ann would really appreciate it if people could listen into the show The last 1/3 of the broadcast is for people to call in so please don’t be shy. Give Ann a call! |
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