Thursday, 30th January, 2025, from 16.00 to 17.15 via Microsoft Teams
featuring
Andrew Smith MA, FHEA
Manager, The Justice Hub | Coordinator, Humber Modern Slavery Partnership | Lead for Knowledge Exchange
The Wilberforce Institute | University of Hull
Modern slavery is a serious human rights abuse.
The Modern Slavery Act was introduced in 2015 as a world-leading piece of legislation that would help combat this abhorrent crime. Nearly ten years on, modern slavery is still largely misunderstood and UK responses still fall far short of the expectations set out when the legislation was launched.
This seminar will give an overview of what modern slavery is in the UK context, using case studies and the speaker’s first-hand experience. Andrew will also offer a critical view of why modern slavery occurs and is allowed to flourish.
Finally, Andrew will outline what support is available for victims and survivors and how practitioners can successfully advocate for and support people who have experienced trafficking and exploitation.
This event will be held online via Microsoft Teams from 16.00 to 17.15. For further details or to request your free seminar place on Eventbrite please click here
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