Supporting victims of trafficking
"I will do all I can to protect and support victims of trafficking, but it’s a job I can’t do alone", Victims’ Minister Helen Grant said.
“I will do all I can to protect and support victims of trafficking, but it’s a job I can’t do alone”, Victims’ Minister Helen Grant said in a keynote speech.
The Anti-Human Trafficking 2013 conference, held at the London School of Economics, brought together over 200 organisations and individuals who support victims of human trafficking to discuss and share best practice. The conference targeted local authorities and was organised by the Salvation Army - appointed in July 2011 by the Government to provide support services to adult victims of human trafficking in England and Wales.
Helen Grant outlined how partnership is at the heart of UK strategy to tackle trafficking. She said:
“As Victims’ Minister I will do all I can to protect and support victims of trafficking, but it is a job I can’t do alone.
“Local authorities and their partners have a fundamental role to play if we’re to stamp out trafficking and ensure that victims get the support they so very much need and deserve. Tackling and combating human trafficking is very much a joint-effort; no single department or agency can deal with it alone.
“I want to encourage local authorities, and their partners, to see what more we can do together to crack down on this sickening crime.”
In her speech Helen Grant spoke about how local authorities are intrinsic to stamping out trafficking and making sure victims get the support they need and deserve. In particular victims who are entitled to stay in the UK and who want to stay in the UK must be able to rebuild their lives and access services provided by local authorities, such as housing support, benefits and other services within communities.
The Salvation Army has a 24-hour confidential helpline (0300 303 8151) for professional advice, support and referrals seven days a week.
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Last updated 26 April 2013 + show all updates
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