To be exploited is to be used for someone else's personal gain. Modern slavery is an umbrella term that encompasses the criminal offences of human trafficking, exploitation and slavery.

Modern Slavery is often hidden and may take place alongside a wide range of abuses and other criminal offences. Modern slavery happens across the world and the UK - it is happening in Cumbria.

This session will;

• Present an overview of modern slavery within our community
• Explain how modern slavery indicators can be hidden in plain sight
• Encourage thought around how the impact may affect mental and physical health
• Encourage appropriate professional curiosity when engaging with clients
• Provide information regarding the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), who should refer and when

To attend the event you need to register via Eventbrite.  You will then receive an outlook Microsoft Teams meeting invite containing a link to join the session.

When: Monday 7th April 2025, 12noon - 1pm

Where: via Microsoft Teams.

Please click here to book your free place via EventBrite. 

Learning from the Donna SAR highlighted that some forms of exploitation are often not seen as Modern Day Slavery and there is a lack of awareness of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) including who are first responders.

You can read the Donna SAR learning report which summarises the key themes and lessons identified in the review.

The lunch & learn session will cover types of exploitation under the umbrella term Modern Day Slavery (MDS) and information of how to use and refer through the NRM process.

Cumbria's Community Safety Partnership's have produced a 7-minute briefing regarding Modern Day Slavery in response to a recommendation in the Donna SAR, you can read the briefing here.