Want to find out about the trafficking of women, its relationship with the sex industry and what you can do?

Trafficking and exploitation are forms of modern slavery, in which persons, most often women and girls are forced, threatened, coerced or deceived for the purpose of sexual exploitation, labour exploitation and domestic servitude. Scotland has a flourishing sex industry and women are trafficked to meet the demand that it creates. This is called Commercial Sexual Exploitation and is a form of VAWG. Human trafficking occurs across Scotland and is not confined to cities. This briefing will cover the indicators, the impact and the complex support needs for victims of human trafficking and on our communities.

How will the briefing be delivered?

The briefing will be delivered by Audrey Hand from TARA - Scotland’s Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance.

Who is this learning for?

This session is open to anyone working in East Lothian and Midlothian who wants to learn more about this issue.

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You may find this session upsetting

Please note that the subject matter will include issues around harm and abuse, which we recognise can be emotive for some people. Please see the link below to the Public Protection Training Self-care pack. We would ask you to bear this in mind when you come along to the briefing, and if you need support before or after, please discuss with your line manager so that you can look after yourself during and after the briefing. You may find the Public Protection Training Self-care pack useful in preparing for the session and after the session.