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Having a general awareness of Modern Slavery/ Human Trafficking and the types of exploitation that accompany this appalling crime, it should alert us to signs and situations that don’t feel right. By having the courage to report, we can all be a part of reducing and preventing this from happening now and in the future.
Thursday, 11 October, 2023
Modern slavery and human trafficking happens in every district within West Yorkshire. You can do something to prevent this happening to victims within your community. Partners from the West Yorkshire Anti-Slavery Partnership have worked with Palm Cove Society, Hope For Justice, Justice and Care and Ashiana to create an exhibition, featuring stories, videos and case studies from people who have been a victim of modern slavery in our area.
Other forms of exploitation to be aware of that are linked to Modern Slavery/ Human Trafficking are; Criminal activity, Organ removal, Forced begging, Forced marriage, Forced benefit fraud, Illegal adoption.
Modern slavery / human trafficking - West Yorkshire Police continues to build working relationships across Charities, Education and Business’ such as Banking, Recruitment and Business communities to assist with raising awareness, and develop opportunities in working together to identify offenders and victims of Modern Slavery/ Trafficking.
West Yorkshire Police would like to raise the awareness around drugs and their link to serious organised crime with hope that drug users may rethink their decisions. Drugs are linked to violence, child criminal exploitation, Child Sexual Exploitation, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, Firearms, and other areas of Serious and Organised Crime.
Domestic servitude is a form of trafficking in human beings which is extremely difficult to detect because the work is performed in private residences as seemingly normal practice, that is used as cover for the exploitation and control of someone for example, nannies or other domestic help, but the moment their employment arrangement transitions into a situation whereby they cannot leave on their own free will, it becomes a case of enslavement. It is a type of forced labour whereby the victim is usually expected to work around a person’s home every day and be ‘on call’ 24 hours a day
Sexual exploitation and child sexual exploitation (as part of modern slavery or human trafficking). A person who is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation may be controlled by violence, threats, substance abuse, deception or grooming; this can happen to any gender, race and age and can take place in brothels, hotels, residential housing or on our streets forced to prostitute.
Tuesday, 24 April, 2018
VAWG - Violence Against Women and Girls - West Yorkshire Police is committed to creating an environment where women and girls can feel safe and be safe within the county, free of fear and harassment. As part of the Force’s commitment to reducing Violence Against Women and Girls, it has launched its Strategy, outlining how it intends to ensure that women and girls are safe and feel safe. As part of this the Force is focusing on three key priorities which are: Pursuit of perpetrators, Creating safe spaces (in private, public and online) - and Increasing trust and confidence in policing.
Unfortunately there are people that are forced to work long hours for little or no pay, in poor conditions under verbal or physical threats of violence to them or their families. It can occur in various industries including construction, manufacturing, car washes, laying driveways, hospitality, food packaging, agriculture, maritime and beauty (nail bars) this is known as "labour exploitation".
Monday 25 September, 2023
Students are being encouraged to ‘Take Five' so they don’t fall victim to fraud and scams during their studies.
Monday 1 August 2022
Thousands of people heading to Leeds for August Bank Holiday events are being urged to trust their instincts and report anything that doesn't feel right as police and partner agencies plan for the busy weekend.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to creating an environment where women and girls can feel safe and be safe within the county, free of fear and harassment. As part of the Force’s commitment to reducing Violence Against Women and Girls, it has launched its Strategy, outlining how it intends to ensure that women and girls are safe and feel safe.