Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery

Brief summary:

This Training will provide an overview of legislation and National guidance on the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and Human Trafficking. In 2017 5,145 potential victims were identified and reported, which was an increase of 35% from 2016. It is evident there is a need to recognise and understand how vulnerable children and adults are exploited for sex, labour, criminal activity and financial benefit to perpetrators.

At the end of this event participants will be able to:

• Understand the implications of the Modern-Day Slavery Act 2015 and Human Trafficking.
• Have knowledge of the vulnerabilities of children and adults as part of Modern-Day Slavery and Human Trafficking.
• Know how to recognise sings of exploitation and where to report.

Who should attend?

Anyone who works with children and young people or who wants a better understanding of Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery.

About the trainer:

Karen Livesey is a qualified Teacher, Trainer and Youth Worker with extensive experience of working with children, young people and adults with knowledge and understanding of the significance of CSE, Safeguarding and vulnerability of children and young people. Karen worked as an Advanced Practitioner for Lancashire Young People’s Service for 26 years before working as a Trainer for C.A.T. Karen completed training with Lancashire County Council, “Safe and Sound” CSE specialists, PACE (Parents Against Child Exploitation) and has studied Advanced Child Exploitation, Advanced Certificate in Sexual Health and a PGCE in “Leadership and Management in Social Work and Social Care”.

How to book:

Advanced booking is required. Please contact the UCLan CPD team on 01772 893408 or socialworkcpd@uclan.ac.uk for a booking form and payment instructions.

Drink refreshments and free onsite parking is available.

A discount may be available if you are a carer, service user or unemployed. Enquire for eligibility.

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