Modern slavery and human trafficking
Increase your knowledge and understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking to help you spot the signs and act on them. This resource offers you safe steps to take in supporting someone who’s experienced emotional or psychological harm and distress.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
What will this resource give me?
- overview of the definition of modern slavery and human trafficking
- statistics and laws around slavery and human trafficking
- the different types of modern slavery and trafficking
- key signs and what to do if you suspect it is happening
- safeguarding in relation to slavery and human trafficking
- psychological first aid to help someone in settings of severe adversity
- health care issues relating to modern slavery
- next steps to take if you have identified someone as a victim of trafficking
- information on forced marriage and where to seek further information.
Resource last reviewed
17 Oct 2024
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