Exploitation can happen anywhere and to anyone.
People in poverty or debt, or with mental health problems, or addiction problems may be more at risk of being forced or tricked into being exploited, as can minority or socially excluded groups.
Exploitation can happen in any community and often goes unnoticed, with victims/survivors working in various industries, including private residences. Victims/survivors are often unseen, unable to leave their situation, or too scared to come forward.
If you think modern slavery is happening, tell someone as soon as you think it’s safe to. This could be about a victim, a suspect, or a particular business or place. You will always be taken seriously, and protection and support is available.
Safety
- Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can contact the emergency services on 999 (or 112 from a mobile phone) or you can contact the university Security Team 24/7 on their emergency line if you are on campus or living in halls at 0115 9518888.
Report
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report concerns using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor, they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you.
- Modern Slavery Helpline. You can contact the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121700
- Unseen app. The Unseen app makes reporting to the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline even easier.
- If you want to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- If you would like to report what is happening, or has happened to the police, you can do this by calling 999 (in an emergency), 101 (non-emergency) or you can do this online.