Home Office publishes guidance for identifying modern slavery

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The Home Office has published a report outlining what modern slavery is and how to identify a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking. In its report, the Home Office provides general indicators to assist frontline staff that might encounter a potential victim. The guidance is particularly aimed at first responder organisations, organisations with a duty to notify the Home Office when identifying a potential victim and other organisations involved in identifying possible victims. The guidance is also relevant for decision makers at the Single Competent Authority and organisations offering support to victims.