Forced labour in the United Kingdom | Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Forced labour in the United Kingdom | Joseph Rowntree Foundation:

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Forced labour is a serious crime that currently affects thousands of people across the UK – and the number of cases is growing.

JRF has supported research into the nature, scale and scope of forced labour in the UK since 2010.

As the UK Government, Northern Ireland Assembly and Scottish Parliament consider new legislation to tackle the issue, this round-up draws together JRF's programme of research, highlighting the most significant findings and key recommendations.

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Source: American Psychological Association

Points out shortcomings in current policies, programs; calls for research, public education

WASHINGTON — Preventing the trafficking of women and girls is a complex problem that requires cross-disciplinary research, training and education, public awareness and new policies at every level of government, according to the report of a task force appointed by the American Psychological Association.

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Pre-publication text of the Report of the Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls is available by contacting APA Public Affairs by email or by phone at or (202) 336-5700.


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