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Lincolnshire Police is supporting a national campaign to clamp down on modern slavery and human trafficking.
Anti-Slavery Week began on Monday, 14 October and runs until Sunday 20, October and aims to shine a spotlight on the tell-tale signs of these dehumanising crimes and encourage members of the public to report it.
Today, Friday, 18 October is Anti-Slavery Day.
Modern slavery is the exploitation of people and frequently impacts the most vulnerable men, women, and children in our communities.
The nature of these offences can take many forms but the three most common are sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation and forced labour.
For the exploiters, modern slavery is a means of financial gain, and of exerting power and control over another human being who is used as a commodity. It is a profitable method of criminal activity for organised crime groups.
Victims are often paid less than the minimum wage but do not recognise that they are exploited because the sum is more than they would otherwise be paid.
Force Lead for MSHT, Detective Superintendent Richard Myszczyszyn said: “As force lead for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, I want to emphasise the vulnerability of those affected by modern slavery.
“During Anti-Slavery Awareness Week, it's crucial to remember that victims are often hidden in plain sight, their suffering unnoticed.
“By raising awareness and understanding the signs, we can provide the support they desperately need and bring perpetrators to justice.
“Your vigilance can help save lives.”
What is the meaning of exploitation?
Section 3 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 defines a person as a victim of exploitation if one or more of the following apply to them:
Where victims might be found
Signs of exploitation
Across the UK, some 17,004 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the Home Office last year – a record high since the introduction of a national framework for identifying and referring potential victims was introduced in 2009.
If you’ve noticed something suspicious or think you can help us to crackdown on modern slavery and human trafficking with valuable intelligence, call 101. In the case of an emergency, always call 999.