SUMMARY
In 2015, 747 children from non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries were referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in England and Wales as potential victims of modern slavery. Research and consultancy organisation Cordis Bright was commissioned by the government to review local authority support to non-EEA migrant children identified as potential victims of modern slavery, including trafficking.
The researchers surveyed 174 local authorities and received responses from 73. They also carried out telephone interviews with representatives from 28 local authorities and six voluntary sector organisations.
The researchers found local authorities can experience challenges in identifying victims of modern slavery and may not refer all potential victims to the NRM despite a legal duty to do so. Some of the reasons suggested for this include a lack of awareness of the NRM, the duty to notify and the referral process, as well as a perception that a referral to the NRM does not lead to any improved outcomes for the child.
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