11% rise in modern slavery cases in Cambridgeshire, rescuing over 150 victims (July 2022 - June 2023).
Cambridgeshire Police reported an 11% rise in modern slavery cases, rescuing over 150 victims from July 2022 to June 2023. As Anti-Slavery Week begins, the force highlights the various forms of exploitation, including sexual abuse and forced labor in sectors like car washes and nail bars. The Cambridgeshire Victim and Witness Hub offers specialized support for affected individuals. Authorities encourage reporting suspicions to the police or the Modern Slavery Helpline run by Unseen.
October 14, 2024
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