Major investigation and public protection
Key responsibilities
Where a person is reporting an offence of modern slavery, or the person making first contact suspects that an adult or child may be a victim or witness to such an offence, the key responsibilities below should be fulfilled. These are intended to make sure that the potential victim receives the appropriate level of service and support by setting out the priority areas of focus for each person involved in an investigation.
General
Role-specific
National occupational standards
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has developed national occupational standards for workers who may be in contact with potential victims of modern slavery during the course of their daily duties. There are standards to:
- identify potential victims of modern slavery
- respond to potential victims of modern slavery
- refer potential victims of modern slavery to nationally approved referral agencies
- assess the needs of potential victims of modern slavery
- plan support for potential victims of modern slavery
- support the safeguarding of potential victims of modern slavery.
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