Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) in Cumbria have published refreshed pathways and guidance for practitioners when working with suspected victims (adults & children) of modern day slavery including exploitation.

The Cumbria Modern Slavery Pathways & Guidance document aims to explain what Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking is, and how everyone across Cumbria can help to identify and assist in dealing with those involved in this complex and hidden crime.

Further information can also be found in this useful briefing; 
Cumbria Community Safety Partnership 7 Minute Briefing - Modern Slavery

There has been a national increase in reports of concerns regarding potential modern slavery, human trafficking, labour abuse and organised immigration crime in the care sector. CSPs in Cumbria have produced guidance for staff working in provider organisations, commissioning bodies, voluntary sector organisations and other public sector bodies who may come into contact with individuals working in the care sector; Cumbria Guidance to exploitation in the care sector.

The guidance is supported by a flowchart to inform practitioners of the steps to take should they have concerns, Exploitation in the care sector flowchart

If you have any queries regarding the pathways or guidance documents contact Alison.

If you think something needs to be reported, you can use the following link: Share Community Partnership Intelligence | Cumbria Police

This ‘form’ can be used for broader concerns too in a non-emergency situation – all the necessary information is explained on the associated form.  Please take time to familiarise yourself with the content. 

Please promote this reporting mechanism with colleagues and practitioners to share information about a concern they have.