Working together to identify, prevent and respond to modern slavery through partnership, learning and best practice.

Event Overview

Join partners from across Hull and the Humber region for the Safer Hull Modern Day Slavery (MDS) Awareness Event, bringing together professionals and wider partners to increase understanding of modern slavery, strengthen partnership working, and share best practice in identifying and supporting victims.

This event will provide attendees with valuable insight into the realities of modern slavery through expert presentations, lived experience case studies, and local partnership approaches. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about current challenges, emerging trends, and the collective response required to tackle exploitation within our communities.

The Event Will Include:

Welcome and opening address

Presentations from partner agencies and subject matter experts

A case study exploring the impact of exploitation and the multi-agency response

Insights from organisations supporting victims and survivors

Opportunities for networking and partnership development

Guided tours of the historic Wilberforce House grounds and gardens

Who Should Attend?

This event is suitable for:

Local authority staff

Police and criminal justice partners

Health professionals

Housing providers

Voluntary and community sector organisations

Safeguarding practitioners

Education providers

Any professional with a role in identifying, preventing, or responding to modern slavery and exploitation

Why Attend?

By attending, you will:

Increase your awareness of modern slavery and exploitation.

Understand the signs and indicators of victimisation.

Learn about local and national responses.

Strengthen links with partner agencies.

Gain practical knowledge to support victims and disrupt offenders.

Booking Information

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early to secure your place.

If you have any accessibility, dietary, or other requirements, please include these when completing your registration.

Together we can raise awareness, improve identification, and strengthen our collective response to modern slavery across Hull.

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