Modern slavery and criminal exploitation

Modern slavery is a crime that involves people being forced to work or provide services against their will. It can include human trafficking, forced labour, and domestic servitude. Modern slavery can also be linked to sexual exploitation.

Traffickers and slave masters use threats, violence, and other forms of abuse to control their victims. They may also isolate their victims from their families and friends, and make it difficult for them to escape.

Modern slavery is a hidden crime. Victims are often controlled and hidden away, making it difficult to identify them and provide them with help.

Some signs that someone may be a victim of modern slavery include,

• They are being forced to work long hours in poor conditions.
• They are not paid for their work, or are paid very little.
• They are not allowed to leave their workplace or home.
• They have physical injuries or signs of abuse.
• They are afraid to talk about their situation.