We have all been taking serious steps to stay safe and prevent us from getting (or spreading) coronavirus, even though we barely leave the house. So naturally, we’re spending a lot more time online therefore, you need to stay safe online too. Especially, when hanging out with friends, listening to music, watching videos or even …
Our care workers continue to provide a listening ear, an open heart and support for trafficked young people, whenever they need it. Throughout these difficult times our carers commitment doesn’t waver. In our second interview with carer, Tamera Curtis she tells us, how the corornavirus has affected the ‘normal’ day for her, as a care …
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This is a time where we look to the values of the 1951 Refugee Convention and celebrate all humanity who fight for freedom. This agreement has afforded the vulnreable in our society safety, and acts as a guard to ensure that these values and rights are protected. But when we look to vulnerable children, young …
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Even in today’s world, child trafficking is still a huge problem in the UK. That’s why dispelling common myths around child trafficking is vital. As is knowing what’s happening within your own community. As trafficking can often be invisible, and it can be hard to accept it is happening on your own doorstep. Especially, if you find the …
As care workers, we support the most vulnerable children and young people in our society, throughout the pandemic and, every day. Our Specialist Supported Accommodation carers persevere through sleepless nights, language barriers, and culture differences. As hard as it may be, they know it’s much harder for the trafficked young person; believing it to be …
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For years the ‘County Lines’ battle has been perplexing police and local authorities, as to how they can eliminate the criminal drug networks that coerce and take advantage of children – as young as 7 years old. This is an increasingly worrying situation for vulnerable and trafficked young people, on our streets, here in the …
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We hope you’re well during this unprecedented time. We’re inviting you, your family and friends to join our Love146 team to take part in The 2.6 Challenge – from Sunday 26 April to help to save the UK’s charities. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on charities, with the cancellation of thousands of …
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Wrongly arrested, convicted, and imprisoned. A young trafficked victim called Bao* is a victim, who has lost their rights to freedom and their justice has been withheld. Even though there is legislation is place. “Whilst in South East Asia, Bao* was promised a better life in the United Kingdom and was guaranteed work in England. His …
Bao’s Story: Trafficked and Exploited Victim but Labeled the Criminal Read More »
These are anxious and uncertain times regarding what the coming months will bring, and we share many of your concerns about COVID-19 and how this will affect the children and young people in our care. As for them, this anxiety is real too. Inevitably, COVID-19 is now likely to affect many different aspects of children’s lives. …
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A trafficked young person named Moon* has just turned 18 in our Survivor Care Program, and their current accommodation has allowed her feel safe and loved – at last. While turning 18 wouldn’t mean many changes for young people living in care, for Moon*, a non-British national, it means big changes. ……She is terrified at …
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