In 2023, in the UK, there are over 122,000 men, women & children trapped in modern slavery
Source NRM end of year summary 2022
In 2022, the NRM received 16,938 referrals of potential victims of modern slavery, which represents 33% increase in referrals compared to the preceding year (12,706).
The most commonly referred exploitation types were labour (5,135; 30%) and county lines (2,281; 13%).
Only the top three single types of exploitation are shown, in some cases more than one type of exploitation was reported.
Source NRM end of year summary 2022
In 2022, 2,281 county lines referrals were flagged. The majority (75%; 1,710) of these referrals were for male children.
Only the top three single types of exploitation are shown, in some cases more than one type of exploitation was reported.
The Clewer Initiative is enabling Church of England dioceses and wider Church networks to develop strategies to detect modern slavery in their communities and help provide victim support and care.
Our new international Lent course for 2024
Created in collaboration with the World Council of Churches
Modern slavery and human trafficking are forms of abuse and as such, they require a safeguarding response.
We have developed bespoke training on safeguarding and modern slavery as well as posters, a regular newsletter and Forums for PSOs.
About modern slavery
Understanding modern slavery
What makes people vulnerable to exploitation? How do they become trapped? Who is exploiting them?
Types of modern slavery
Most of us have modern slavery in our communities in the supply of cheap goods and services or forced labour, sexual exploitation, county lines and forced begging.
