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Modern Slavery

Tackling Human Trafficking

Slavery in Wales is on the rise but it is an issue that is all too often hidden.  Working in partnership with Haven of Light and other agencies we are working to raise awareness and understanding of this crime and how it is happening in Wales.

Lighten our Darkness

In October 2020, The Church in Wales and Haven of Light hosted a discussion about modern slavery in our communities and the world today, how this affects us, and what we can all do to make a difference.

Lighten our Darkness was hosted by journalist Julia Bicknell (Director of WorldWatchMonitor.org, and formerly of the BBC) and included interviews and a panel discussion with expert guests:-

  • Kevin Hyland OBE (Member of the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking, Senior Advisor to the Santa Marta Group, and former UK Anti-Slavery Commissioner),
  • Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern (Founder of the Church of England’s Clewer Initiative and former Bishop of Derby – retd),
  • Rt Revd Dr Joanna Penberthy (Bishop of St Davids and lead Bishop for Church and Society, Church in Wales),
  • Commissioner Christine MacMillan, (Chair of World Evangelical Alliance Global Human Trafficking Task Force & founder of the Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission),
  • Pam Cheesley Hollinshead (Joint Regional President of Soroptimist International Cheshire North Wales and Wirral)

Related documents:

Caring for Vulnerable People during Covid-19

Outline of the Strategic Plan to Eradicate Modern Slavery.

Modern Slavery & Human Slavery: A Guide for the Church Community

Following a three month secondment to the Diocese, Alison Ussery from Haven of Light, has produced a Guide to Modern Slavery for the Church Community.  It includes a foreword from the Bishop of St Asaph and covers topics such as:

  • Definitions of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
  • The situation in the UK and across the world
  • Signs & Indicators
  • A Biblical Perspective
  • Practical suggestions of what can be done

 

The guide is available in English and Welsh.

What should you do?

You can call

Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

Salvation Army 24hr line on 0300 3038151

Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700

In an emergency dial 999

Call 101 if you are concerned about any suspicious activity.