Training helps tackle issue of modern slavery

LANCASHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner opened a training conference, showing the many ways people can become victims of modern slavery and how organisations can identify and better support victims.

It was attended by almost 100 delegates and organised by the commissioner’s office with support from Pan Lancashire Anti Slavery Partnership.

The event builds on work already done in Lancashire, with sessions over the past two years given by Hope for Justice training more than 500 people.

PCC Clive Grunshaw said: “Tackling modern slavery is a key priority for us in Lancashire, with training like this an important part of the work that continues to be done, all aimed at helping those being exploited whilst bringing offenders to justice.

“We know there are vulnerable victims out there and every organisation at this training today has a role to play in helping Lancashire police take necessary action to protect them.

“I am proud of the resources I have put into this fight, which places us at the forefront of antitrafficking work nationally, and is a really important part of making our communities safer.”

Det Sgt Abi Finch Hall, modern slavery human trafficking co-ordinator at Lancashire Constabulary said: “Lancashire Constabulary will continue to explore opportunities to work with partners to help eradicate human trafficking and modern day slavery from Lancashire.”