Free Modern Slavery Online Resources

Posted by

Matt Green

on 24 Sep 2020

Modern Slavery Resources

There has been an abundance of online content appearing since the Modern Slavery Act came into force in 2015. We've collated some of the best resources.

Now that large organisations are under scrutiny to publish a modern slavery statement detailing steps they've taken to identify and prevent modern slavery, it has become a hot topic.

You only need to google 'modern slavery' to be swamped with information covering everything from what modern slavery is, how to spot the signs and the measures to take to prevent it. The number of resources available can be overwhelming, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

However, this TEDx talk by Kate Garber seems an excellent starting point...


We have curated a comprehensive list of useful resources to help build your understanding of modern slavery and the regulations stemming from the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Top free modern slavery online resources

There are some great free resources available online, that detail the scale of the issue and fight modern slavery across all corners of the globe:

  1. The Global Slavery Index - Provides a global estimation, country by country, of the number of people victimised by modern slavery today.
  2. Anti-slavery - The world's oldest international human rights organisation whose sole purpose is to abolish slavery in all its forms.
  3. End Slavery Now - Educational tools with personal stories of the different types of slavery.
  4. Walk Free - Published the Global Slavery Index report, this site encourages you to be a part of the fight against modern slavery by joining their action campaigns.
  5. Unseen UK - Supporting survivors and potential victims of slavery by providing access to a range of specialist services, enabling them to safely recover rebuild their lives.
  6. Modern Slavery Government Collections - Up to date facts and figures of modern slavery in the UK, along with how to identify the red flags and information on UK-based support services.
  7. ONS - The UK's recognised national statistical institute brings together data sources linked to modern slavery from a range of organisations.
  8. Metropolitan Police - To report a suspicion or seek advice you can contact the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121 700. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  9. Modern Slavery Helpline - Providing victims, the public, statutory agencies and businesses access to information and support on a 24/7 basis.
  10. Modern Slavery Act 2015 - The legislation behind modern slavery compliance in the UK.
  11.  Freedom Fund - Identifies and invests in the most effective frontline efforts to eradicate modern slavery in the countries and sectors where it is most prevalent.
  12.  Living Wage Foundation - Provides a forum for leading employers and service providers to publicly join the independent movement of organisations, businesses and people campaigning for a wage which is enough to live on.
  13.  International Labour Organisation - This UN organization has a knowledge portal detailing country-level information and data on labour laws, standards, policies and statistics.
  14.  Ethical Trading Initiative - Brings together companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations to tackle the steps firms should take to trade ethically, and how to make a positive difference to workers' lives.
  15.  50 for Freedom - Has already achieved its aim of 50 countries ratifying the ILO Protocol on forced labour. They pledge to restore hope to millions trapped and tricked into modern-day slavery by seeking more ratifications.
  16.  Slave Free Alliance - Membership includes global multinationals, household names like Aviva, Dixons Carphone, Clarks and Arriva, as well as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with only a few employees. Their common goal is working towards a slave-free supply chain.
  17. Modern Slavery Training Presentation - A presentation explaining what modern slavery is, the legislation, the scale of the problem, who is at risk and employer/employee responsibilities.
  18. Modern Slavery Training Module - A bite-sized ten-minute long interactive e-learning module will raise awareness for your team, helping them to spot red flags and take the correct action.
  19. Modern Slavery Awareness Poster - Raise awareness of the risk of modern slavery in your office with our poster highlighting the red flags to look out for.
  20. Modern Slavery Statement Template - A free editable Word template to help you create a modern slavery statement for your business based on best practices.

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