Links...
For referrals of Victims of trafficking for housing and support assistance:
The Salvation Army
As of July 2011 in England and Wales the Salvation Army has taken
responsibility for delivering the UK government’s contract to manage
support services for adult female and male victims of Human Trafficking.
The specialist support programme is designed to preserve the dignity of
victims, protect and care for them in safe accommodation, and provide
access to confidential client-based support services including Legal Advice,
Health Care, Counselling and Educational Opportunities
Tel: 0300 303 8151
United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC)
The UKHTC is a multi-law enforcement agency focused on the development
of expertise and operational co-ordination in relation to the trafficking
of human beings. They are responsible for receiving NRM referrals
Tel: 0844 778 2406
Met Police Trafficking Line (Public)
This free phone number asks victims and those who suspect trafficked
victims are living in their community, to pass on information in confidence
to the police. Experienced officers will investigate their cases and take
action against the perpetrators where possible. Where this is not possible
they will provide appropriate care and advice to victims in conjunction
with their partners.
Tel: 0800 783 2589
Crime stoppers
To report crime anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers.
Tel: 0800 555 111
www.crimestoppers-uk.org
POPPY Project
The POPPY Project provides support and accommodation to female
victims of trafficking. It can also advise other practitioners on issues
to do with victim identification and best practice in terms of victim
care. The POPPY Project operates a 24/7 referral and advice line.
Tel: 0207 735 2062
www.eaves4women.co.uk
Kalayaan
Kalayaan provides advice, advocacy and support services for migrant domestic
workers in the UK.
Tel: 0207 243 2942
www.kalayaan.org.uk
Helen Bamber Foundation
The Helen Bamber Foundation works with survivors of genocide,
torture, rape and trafficking and provides therapeutic intervention as
well as advocacy support.
Tel: 0207 631 4492
www.helenbamber.org
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture is
dedicated to the treatment of torture survivors.
Tel: 0207 697 7777
www.torturecare.org
Asylum Aid
Asylum Aid provides legal representation to asylum seekers. Asylum
Aid also runs the Refugee Women’s Resource Project, specifically
aimed at women asylum seekers.
Tel: 0207 354 9264
www.asylumaid.org.uk
Refugee Council
The Refugee Council provides direct help and support to asylum
seekers and refugees, and ensures their needs and concerns are addressed.
Tel: 0207 346 6700
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID)
Bail for Immigration Detainees is an independent charity that
works with asylum seekers and migrants, in removal centres and prisons,
to secure their release from detention.
Tel: 0207 247 3590
www.biduk.org
Refugee Action
Refugee Action Choices Service can support non-EU victims of trafficking
with return and reintegration. The organisation also provides a national
service providing expert advice and assistance to asylum seekers and others
helping people seeking asylum in the UK.
Tel: 0207 952 1511
www.refugee-action.org.uk
Refugee Therapy Centre
The Refugee Therapy Centre offers psychotherapy, counselling
and support to asylum seekers and refugees.
Tel: 0207 272 2565
www.refugeetherapy.org.uk
Anti-trafficking Legal Project (AtLep)
AtLep is a network of law practitioners who advise represent and support
victims of trafficking and other vulnerable people.
www.ein.org.uk
Hibiscus – Female Prisoners Welfare Project
Hibiscus was set up to cater specifically for the special needs of Foreign
National and British based Black and Minority Ethnic women in prison.
They ensure that female prisoners understand the British Criminal Justice
System and their rights within it and have access to appropriate services
upon their release.
Tel: 0207 278 7116
www.fpwphibiscus.org.uk
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Sexual Assault Referral centres offer victims of sexual assault and rape
an integrated service where they can receive medical care, counselling,
legal advice and other support, all in one place from professionally trained
staff. SARCs can also provide forensic examinations, even if the victim
has yet to decide whether to report the crime to the police or not. All
results are stored until the victim has made her decision.For a list of
available SARCs throughout England and Wales, please see: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL)
Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL) is a
feminist organisation supporting women and girls who have been affected
by sexual violence at any time in their lives, promoting their needs and
working towards the elimination of sexual violence. SARSVL wants all women
and girls to be free from the fear and experience of sexual violence.
Tel: 0113 202 1844
www.supportafterrapeleeds.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust
The Terrence Higgins Trust offers advice and support to people affected
by HIV/Aids and their families and loved ones.
Tel: 0845 1221 200
www.tht.org.uk
Victim Support
Victim Support is a national charity which helps people affected
by crime in England and Wales. They give free and confidential support
to each victim/witness, for example by explaining the process of reporting
a crime to the police, accompanying a victim/witness to court or by helping
victims of crime to claim Criminal Injuries Compensation. Victim Support
has local branches throughout England and Wales.
Tel: 0845 303 0900
www.victimsupport.org.uk
The Anneli Project (at Leeds Women’s Aid)
The Anneli Project runs a safe house service for women who have
been trafficked for sexual exploitation. Anneli offers safe housing and
specialist support including help with issues around immigration, sexual
health, mental health and substance use, money, housing and the criminal
justice system. They also provide easy access to specialist counselling,
interpreting, training, health and education services.
Tel: 0113 246 0401
www.leedswomensaid.org.uk
STOP THE TRAFFIK
STOP THE TRAFFIK is a global movement campaigning against all
forms of trafficking. They work to prevent the sale of people, protect
the trafficked and prosecure the traffickers.
Tel: 0207 921 4258
www.stopthetraffik.org
AFRUCA
Africans Unite Against Child Abuse is an organisation concerned
about cruelty against the African Child and works to promote the welfare
of African children in the UK. AFRUCA campaigns and works to raise awareness
on the issue of child trafficking.
Tel: 0207 704 2261
www.afruca.org
Amnesty International
Amnesty International campaigns on trafficking issues and works
to raise awareness about trafficking and related issues.
Tel: 0207 413 5500
www.amnesty.org
Anti-Slavery International
Anti-Slavery International works exclusively against slavery and related
abuses. Anti-slavery campaigns on trafficking issues and works to raise
awareness of the issues involved.
Tel: 0207 501 8920
www.antislavery.org
ECPAT UK
ECPAT UK stands for End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography
and the Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes. They are a leading
children’s rights organisation campaigning against the commercial
sexual exploitation of children in the UK and on its international aspects.
Tel: 0207 233 9869
www.ecpat.org.uk
NSPCC
NSPCC campaigns and raises awareness to end cruelty to children,
including on issues relating to trafficking and sexual exploitation/grooming.
The NSPCC run several projects for children who have been sexually exploited
and/or trafficked. Jointly with ECPAT UK, the NSPCC also runs the National
Child Trafficking Advice and Information Line (CTAIL), which aims to help
practitioners working with trafficked children.
Tel: 0800 107 7057 (National Child Trafficking Advice
and Information Line)
www.nspcc.org.uk
Unchosen
Unchosen is an anti-trafficking charity promoting human trafficking
film campaigns nationwide. Through film, documentaries, interviews and
Q&As, Unchosen aims to raise awareness about domestic servitude, forced
labour, child and sex trafficking happening here in the UK.
Tel: 0117 370 6417
www.unchosen.org.uk
UK Border Agency (UKBA)
The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the UK borders
and controlling migration in the UK. They manage border control for the
UK, enforcing immigration and customs regulations. They also consider
applications for permission to enter or stay in the UK, and for citizenship
and asylum.
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
The UNODC undertakes field-based project work, research and analysis
on the issue of human trafficking, amongst other drug and crime related
activities. The three pillars of the UNODC work programme are: field-based
technical cooperation projects; research and analytical work; and normative
work to assist States in the ratification and implementation of the relevant
international treaties, the development of domestic legislation on drugs,
crime and terrorism, and the provision of secretariat and substantive
services to the treaty-based and governing bodies.
www.unodc.org
Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA)
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) regulates those who
supply labour or use workers to provide services in agriculture, forestry,
horticulture, shellfish gathering and food processing and packaging to
ensure that workers are not exploited.
Tel: 0845 602 5020
www.gla.gov.uk
Child exploitation and Online Protection Centre - CEOP
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre is
part of the UK police and is dedicated to protecting children from sexual
abuse wherever they may be, including trafficking.
Tel: 0870 000 3344
www.ceop.gov.uk
Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner
In order to provide immigration advice, you need to be registered
with the OISC.
Tel: 0207 211 1500
www.oisc.gov.uk
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
CICA administers the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme throughout
England, Scotland and Wales and pay compensation to eligible applicants
who have been the victim of a violent crime.
Tel: 0800 358 3601
www.cica.gov.uk
Work Authorisation Scheme (For Romanian and Bulgarian
nationals)
Romanian and Bulgarian nationals who want to work in the UK need to register
with the Work Authorisation Scheme.
Tel: 0114 207 4074
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/eea/bulgariaromania/liveworkuk/
Law Society
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. The
Law Society operates the Legal Complaints Service for members of the public
wishing to make a complaint about solicitors. If you feel that a victim
has been poorly represented, please contact the Law Society to make a
complaint.
Tel: 0207 242 1222
www.lawsociety.org.uk
English Collective of Prostitutes (ECP)
Since 1975, the International Prostitutes Collective has been campaigning
for the abolition of the prostitution laws that criminalize sex workers
and their families, and for economic alternatives and higher benefits
and wages. They believe that no woman, child or man should be forced by
poverty or violence into sex with anyone. They provide information, help
and support to individual prostitute women and others who are concerned
with sex workers’ human, civil, legal and economic rights.
www.prostitutescollective.net
