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How is Covid lockdown impacting modern slavery?
11 research projects exploring the effects of the pandemic on modern slavery.
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The Clewer Initiative's new Lent Course is on its way!
In light of lockdown, the need for an online Lent Course is key for the church
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How will the current lockdown affect survivors of modern slavery?
As the UK enters lockdown Hestia's Service Manager explains what this means for women she supports.
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Working with Women in the Shadows
Hear from Karen Anstiss about her role managing Caritas Bakhita House.
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Creating the new Lent Course
Creating a new Lent Course in a few weeks has been an ambitious project for us.
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Harriet Monsell
Harriet Monsell co-founded St. John Baptist to rescue prostitutes from the streets of Clewer Fields.
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A prayer for Women in the Shadows
Join us in prayer for the women and girls who, even today in the UK, are subjected to modern slavery
Powerful & hard-hitting film about County Lines hits cinemas
A powerful film about a 14 year old boy who is groomed into a ‘county lines’ criminal network.
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Modern slavery in Ambridge?
Fans of The Archers might have noticed a developing modern slavery plot line.