Modern Slavery
Course Overview
This course covers the main aspects and concerns over modern slavery, particularly in the UK.
Course Content
Modern slavery training online explains that modern slavery is the recruitment, movement, harbouring or receiving of adults and children. It's wide ranging and includes forced labour, debt bondage and sexual exploitation, along with forced marriage and criminal exploitation.
The course explains that it's estimated there are more than 130,000 modern slavery victims in the UK, and presents example case studies throughout to illustrate how the crime actually looks in practice.
Modern slavery training online covers who is vulnerable to human trafficking and how they're trafficked, recruited and controlled, giving staff a working understanding of the mechanics behind the crime.
The course discusses the victim's perspective and shows the hidden personal signs of modern slavery and how to identify locations that could act as a base, so staff know what to look for, rather than only what the crime involves in theory.
Modern slavery training online covers how to report modern slavery and the role of the National Referral Mechanism, giving staff a clear route to take if they suspect something is wrong.
The course examines the workings of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and looks at the role of small businesses in combatting modern slavery, including practical tips such as how to make an anti-slavery pledge.
The course finishes by offering useful contact details, including the authorities and charities that provide specialist support for victims of modern slavery.
Anyone who wants to understand the signs of modern slavery and how to respond, including staff in sectors where vulnerable workers are more commonly exploited.
Course Duration
40 mins
Course Certification
Certificate
