Guidance

Modern slavery guidance

Guidance for foreign and British nationals in adult prisons, covering remand and sentenced prisoners.

From:
HM Prison and Probation Service and HM Prison Service
Published
13 February 2023

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Modern slavery guidance for staff

MS Word Document, 1.71 MB

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Modern slavery prisoner needs assessment

MS Word Document, 232 KB

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Modern Slavery Guidance for prisoners

PDF, 343 KB, 3 pages

Details

Modern slavery guidance for staff

To help staff understand:

  • what modern slavery is and how to spot the signs
  • how to take prompt action to manage potential and confirmed victims
  • who First Responders Organisations are and what they do
  • what the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is and how the process works once you receive a decision from the Home Office
  • how to support and manage the risks of potential and confirmed victims in prison
  • preparing for safe transfers, bail and release
  • what extra support and legal entitlements potential and confirmed victims should be able to access.
  • Prisoner Needs Assessment, which has been developed to help staff assess the needs of potential and confirmed victims of modern slavery
  • links to the modern slavery statutory guidance and organisations that specialise in modern slavery

Modern slavery guidance for prisoners

To help prisoners understand:

  • what modern slavery is
  • the signs of modern slavery
  • support that can be offered to potential and confirmed victims
  • what to do if you think you have been a victim of modern slavery
  • Information about the process after speaking to staff
Published 13 February 2023