Modern Slavery

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/M3XHzWxN3IM A presentation from Major Alison Raybould about Anti-slavery Day and "modern Slavery" https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/scotland How would I know if someone could be a victim of trafficking? Listed below are some of the signs that might indicate trafficking. This is not an exhaustive list. Physical Appearance Show signs of physical or psychological abuse, look malnourished or unkempt, anxious/ agitated or appear withdrawn and neglected. They may have untreated injuries. Isolation Rarely be allowed to travel on their own, seem under the control, influence of others, rarely interact or appear unfamiliar with their neighbourhood or where they work. Relationships which don’t seem right – for example a young teenager appearing to be the boyfriend/ girlfriend of a much older adult. Poor living conditions Be living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommodation, and / or living and working at the same address. Restricted freedom of movement Have no identification documents, have few personal possessions and always wear the same clothes day in day out. What clothes they do wear may not be suitable for their work. Have little opportunity to move freely and may have had their travel documents retained, e.g. passports Unusual travel times Be dropped off / collected for work on a regular basis either very early or late at night. Unusual travel arrangements- children being dropped off/ picked up in private cars/ taxis at unusual times and in places where they it isn’t clear why they’d be there Reluctant to seek help Avoid eye contact, appear frightened or hesitant to talk to strangers and fear law enforcers for many reasons, such as not knowing who to trust or where to get help, fear of deportation, fear of violence to them or their family