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Modern slavery guidance for staff

To help staff understand:

• what modern slavery is and how to spot the signs
• how to take prompt action to manage potential and confirmed victims
• who First Responders Organisations are and what they do
• what the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is and how the process works once you receive a decision from the Home Office
• how to support and manage the risks of potential and confirmed victims in prison
• preparing for safe transfers, bail and release
• what extra support and legal entitlements potential and confirmed victims should be able to access.
• Prisoner Needs Assessment, which has been developed to help staff assess the needs of potential and confirmed victims of modern slavery
• links to the modern slavery statutory guidance and organisations that specialise in modern slavery

Modern slavery guidance for prisoners

To help prisoners understand:

• what modern slavery is
• the signs of modern slavery
• support that can be offered to potential and confirmed victims
• what to do if you think you have been a victim of modern slavery
• Information about the process after speaking to staff