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This week, nearly 50 people came together for our conference for survivors of modern slavery called ‘The Future of Lived Experience Inclusion and Survivor Support.’ It was an incredibly rewarding and inspirational day, as survivors supported by The Salvation Army and our partners through the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract shared their ideas on how we can better integrate lived experience expertise into our work helping survivors rebuild their lives after exploitation. The conference included powerful contributions from survivors involved with lived experience groups, including the Human Trafficking Foundation, The Salvation Army, and our partners Unseen UK and Hestia Charity set a positive tone. Survivors commended the safe and supportive space provided to share their knowledge and experiences in this important conversation where, together we can shape a future where lived experience is at the heart of how we support survivors of modern slavery. Watch highlights from the keynote address from Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls UK Home Office which, recognising the bravery of survivors in using their voices to strengthen our collective response to modern slavery. Learn more about our work supporting survivors of modern slavery over the years: https://brnw.ch/21wRDO3

Around 28 million people are forced into labour globally, with its impact hidden in everyday goods and services. We've updated our guidance for businesses to drive targeted action and increase transparency, helping to eliminate modern slavery from supply chains. Find out more ?? https://lnkd.in/eEUdN62G

Tuesday 18 March marks National Child Exploitation Awareness Day. Our Operation Makesafe work focuses on the prevention of child sexual exploitation, specifically incidents which take place in hotels. This work, overseen by the CSE Taskforce is important because: ??It highlights the issue of hotels being used as locations to abuse and exploit children, ??It raises awareness of the positive work being done to prevent this, ??It supports the public in helping them to better understand the purpose of interventions carried out by hotel staff to safeguard children and young people. Visit our website to find a selection of resources available to help hotels, policing and the general public raise awareness of Makesafe. Click here to access these: https://lnkd.in/edDzSK-H #CSE #ChildExploitationAwarenessDay2025 #SaferStayForAll #Makesafe #HydrantProgramme #CSETaskforce

Wishing everyone celebrating a happy St. Patrick’s Day. ??

?? Criminals are exploiting technology to abuse children from thousands of miles away—some paying as little as ￡8 to livestream this horrific crime. We are taking action to protect children from these predators ??

Violence against women and girls is a national emergency that demands action. We will hold perpetrators accountable and ensure victims get the protection they deserve.

?? The UK public loses an estimated ￡6.8 billion to fraud each year, with millions falling victim. Stop! Think Fraud gives you the tools to spot scams and take action before it’s too late. Find out more ?? https://lnkd.in/e6AA2xjc

Organised immigration crime is a growing threat around the world. The challenge is complex and complicated, but we've got a plan to ensure that those who profit from human suffering are brought to justice. Border Security Command will deliver a major overhaul in how we tackle people-smuggling gangs. The Command is bringing together global governments and law enforcement, working to disrupt criminal activity, protect international borders and save lives. It's time to take the gangs down once and for all. Watch the film on YouTube ?? https://lnkd.in/e4GdFhXy

Welcome to a new edition of?In Focus: February at the Home Office—your monthly roundup of the latest stories, updates, and highlights from across the department.

Dydd G?yl Dewi Hapus! Wishing everyone a very happy Saint David's Day.