A key element in building trust with victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking is to understand them as well as we possible can.
Law enforcement agencies involved in MSHT cases respond to a high proportion of victims who are foreign nationals, so there is a demand for cultural competency. Police officers who are equipped with tailored cultural resources that acknowledge specific cultural needs are better positioned to gain the necessary trust of victims.
The cultural resources the unit is developing a series of Webinar presentations, with expert presenters, including those from NGOs, academia and law enforcement . The resources accompanied by the webinar aims to provide:
Various contacts with credentials in this area have been interviewed from law enforcement, the NGO sector and academia. Lived experience knowledge has also been consulted on to ensure the resource is credible and consists of balanced material.
The resource consists of short sections including those on:
The resources can be accessed via the links below:
Please note a small amount of sensitive information has been removed from the resources.
Last Updated on September 30, 2024