Homelessness and modern slavery: how to protect the vulnerable
INTRODUCING The safe car wash app
DIOCESES
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Modern slavery is happening in your city, your town, and perhaps even your village. Watch the video to hear Miriam's story and learn how you can stop modern slavery in your community.
"William Wilberforce convinced his generation that slavery was a sin. That belief has not changed. The sin lies in our ignorance to its existence around us. With this in mind I am delighted that the Church of England has set up The Clewer Initiative to help dioceses detect instances of modern slavery and to provide care to its victims."
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
We’re asking children from across the UK to Sing for Freedom with our song competition. PLUS new free modern slavery resources for schools!
Anti-Slavery day is on Thursday 18th October, and there are so many events happening around it. But why stop at one day? We’ve collated 7 days’ worth of activities, so you can raise awareness of modern slavery and trafficking all week!
William Wilberforce was a key figure in the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, and yet over 200 years after his bill was passed, we are still fighting slavery today. So what can we learn from his legacy? The Rt Revd Simon Burton-Jones, Bishop of Tonbridge, shares his thoughts.
We speak to our project lead in the Diocese of Exeter, Chris Forster, about his plans for a week of freedom in October in Plymouth.
We speak to DS Gareth Smethem from Derbyshire Constabulary about how his police force are approaching modern slavery in hand car washes.
Is the Safe Car Wash App really making a difference to hand car washes in the UK? Let’s find out!
What is illegal money lending and how can it lead to modern slavery? We hear from England’s Illegal Money Lending Team in today’s guest post.
Our second national networking day featured group work, training and stories from across the Church of England.
Tell us how you and your local community are involved in the fight against modern slavery?
