Modern slavery

Help if you are affected by modern slavery

As well as reporting modern slavery to the police, there are other ways you can get help and support:

Missing and Exploitation Hub

The Missing and Exploitation Hub supports victims of exploitation up to the age of 25.

Contact them by calling our first response team on 01296 383 962.

The Missing and Exploitation Hub includes members from:

Victims First

Victims First gives emotional support, information and practical help to victims of modern slavery.

This includes the following specialist services.

Adult Victims Service provides emotional support, advocacy, and practical help and information to adult victims of any crime. Run by Victim Support, support will primarily be delivered through specialist group work provision alongside online and telephone support both of which will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-2-1 support options will also be available.

Victims First Specialist Counselling Service aims to coordinate and improve access to psychotherapeutic counselling for victims of crime, to increase the pool of appropriate counsellors and to reduce barriers for those requiring counselling. Counselling referrals are only accepted through our specialist services and may not be offered to everyone.

Contact Victims First by calling 0300 1234 148

Contact the community safety team

View our modern slavery statement.

If you have a question about support if you are worried about modern slavery that is not answered on this page, contact the community safety team.