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Launch of national ‘Stay Safe from Slavery’ project in Bristol
With the most vulnerable people in society most likely to be victims of slavery, a Bristol charity is working to stop the crime in its tracks.
Unchosen will launch its prevention project with a free public evening of film and Q&A in John Wesley’s Chapel on Tuesday (December 5) from 7pm to 8.30pm.
“If you’re homeless, a refugee or asylum seeker, or a child in care or care leaver, you’re much more likely to be the target of exploitation and slavery,” said Melissa Blackburn, the charity’s CEO.
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“Unchosen’s new Stay Safe from Slavery project aims to show vulnerable people what slavery looks like, so they don’t get trapped by traffickers and exploiters. We hope that everyone who works with these groups can come to Unchosen’s events to learn more about our exciting new project.”
In 2014, the Government’s Modern Slavery Strategy called for more work to be done to stop vulnerable groups falling into slavery, but Unchosen says very little has since been done.
Stay Safe from Slavery is an innovative way of trying to stop slavery before it starts.
Unchosen’s Júlia Tomás presenting the Stay Safe from Slavery prevention project at the charity‘s conference in June
Unchosen, a national charity based in Easton that uses film to highlight issues of modern slavery, is partnering with charities, NGOs and local authorities across the South West that work with the homeless, young people in care and care leavers, refugees and asylum seekers.
The organisation will be delivering free Stay Safe from Slavery toolkits to these partners, packed with Unchosen’s short films, resources and information.
People who work with the homeless, refugees or migrants and children in care or care leavers, or anyone just interested in modern slavery, is invited to the evening to find out more and learn what can be done to help.
Read more: ‘What do you see?’ – Bristol charity’s portrayal of modern day slavery
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