Modern slavery - guidance for professionals
You have a duty to notify the Home Office when you encounter victims, or potential victims, of modern slavery.
This duty is for staff:
- in public authorities who may encounter potential victims
- who support victims
Notifying the Home Office is one way to ensure victims get the support they need straight away.
How to notify the Home Office
For a child or consenting adult - refer into the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).
If an adult does not consent to enter the NRM - notify the Home Office.
You can do both through the Modern slavery portal.
Modern slavery guidance
Government guidance for frontline staff describes the:
- signs that someone may be a victim of modern slavery
- support available to victims
- process for determining whether someone is a victim
Modern slavery: how to identify and support victims | GOV.UK
