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Exploitation and forced labour of homeless and vulnerable people: Briefing Paper

This new work from Lemos&Crane sets out what is currently known about the targeting and exploitation of homeless or otherwise vulnerable people in the UK - an outrage designated as 'modern slavery' by the government.

Thames Reach in conjunction with Lemos&Crane and supported by Trust for London will be working together over the next three years to develop a systematic approach to increasing awareness for service users, front line staff and managers, as well as influencing policy and practice in homelessness organisations, specialist charities, supported housing, adult social care, the police and the CPS of the risk of forced labour and exploitation. This is to lead to the creation of a strong culture of information sharing, collaboration and committed partnership working in prevention and enforcement.

Find out more about this project and download the briefing paper here.

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