Description
Understanding Modern Slavery
This course provides an in-depth look at modern slavery, a serious and prevalent issue, particularly in the UK, where over 130,000 victims are estimated to be affected. Modern slavery involves the recruitment, movement, harbouring, or receiving of people, including both adults and children, for purposes such as forced labour, debt bondage, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and criminal exploitation.
The course covers the main types of modern slavery, explains who is most vulnerable to trafficking, and outlines how individuals are trafficked, recruited, and controlled. By presenting real-life case studies, you’ll gain insight into the victim’s perspective and the hidden signs of modern slavery that can help you identify potential cases. Additionally, the course highlights how businesses, communities, and individuals can play a role in combating this human rights violation.
Key topics include the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the National Referral Mechanism, and how to report suspected modern slavery. The course also provides practical tips for businesses, including small businesses, on how to make an anti-slavery pledge and contribute to the fight against human trafficking.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what modern slavery is and the most common forms.
- Recognize who is most vulnerable to modern slavery and how they are trafficked.
- Understand the importance of reporting modern slavery and how to do so effectively.
Target Audience:
This course is aimed at all employees, as the issue of modern slavery is relevant across a wide range of industries and businesses.
Advantages:
The course is flexible, allowing participants to complete it at their own pace. It offers efficient and cost-effective online training that fits into your work and personal schedule. By completing this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to recognize signs of modern slavery, understand the importance of reporting it, and take action in your role to help combat human trafficking.
Duration: 40 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).