MODERN DAY SLAVERY Return to news listing Modern-day slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. There is a wide range of abuse that occurs, including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and much more. It also includes the manipulation of the workforce against UK legislation. People of all ages, genders, nationalities, and ethnicities can become victims of modern slavery and can not even realise it is happening to them in the beginning. It can be a trick or a threat and leave the person feeling unable to leave or report their abuser. Modern slavery is not just in third world countries but could be happening in your own community. A person in an appearing stable job could be experiencing abuse and malpractice, modern slavery does not have to be life-threatening or debilitating to be a crime, as it still abuses the person's rights. The signs are not always obvious, but you may notice the following: People could be malnourished, injured or dirty They could be acting anxious, afraid, or unable to make eye contact Unsuitable clothing, long hours or have the wrong equipment for their job Do they live in an overcrowded home that is poorly maintained or are the curtains always closed? Do they have no access to money or id? Are they being picked up and dropped off at the same time and place every day? There are different types of slavery, which is one of the main reasons people do not see modern slavery happening, as it is assumed that it would involve extreme crimes. Human Trafficking – people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and nationalities can become victims of human trafficking, where they are traded and can be exploited by others for commercial gain. The tasks in which these people are made to do could vary from sexual slavery to forced labour and much more. Forced Labour – Workers are made to do very long hours for little or no pay, these could be in bad conditions or under verbal or physical threats to them or their families. Sexual exploitation – victims are forced to perform non-consensual or abusive sexual acts. This includes prostitution, escorting and pornography. This is mostly filled by women and children but can also affect men. Criminal Exploitations – Victims are forced into crimes such as cannabis production or theft against their will, their benefits may also be taken by their exploiter who will control and maltreat them. Whilst all these illegal acts can seem extreme, criminals are good at hiding their crimes and making situations appear normal. They may also treat their victims well to gain trust and hide signs of mistreatment. Posted: Sat 20 Nov 2021 News Archive 2021 November October September August July June May April March February January 2020 December November October September August July May April March February January 2019 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2018 December November October September August July June May April March February January Home Job Search Sectors Candidates About us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Business For The Supply of Agency Workers Hull Group Head Office Prestige House 12 Bowlalley Lane Hull East Yorkshire HU1 1XR T: 01482 212581 F: 01482 212 880 Leeds Leeds Branch 64 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 2EE T: 0113 2436279 T: 0113 2458604 Dereham Dereham Branch 15 Aldiss Court Dereham Norfolk East Anglia NR19 1TS T: 01362 293120 F: 01362 690876 Huddersfield 7 Northumberland Street Huddersfield HD1 1RL T: 01484 905199 Specialists in: Ex-offender Employment Experts Nottingham The Quadrant Nuart Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2NH T: 0115 7043391 Specialists in: Providing staff to the criminal justice sector Prestige Recruitment LTD. Registered in England No: 04098721. Our People Are Your People Web design Hull by Eyeweb