1. Modern Slavery within the Homelessness Sector
   
Modern Slavery within the Homelessness Sector
Mick Clarke
(CEO The Passage and Anti-Slavery Commissioner Panel Member)

2. Overview of The Passage
Formed in 1980
Largest provider of day services in UK for homeless people
Diverse services for complex needs
Accommodation services
Prevention Services
Systemic Change

3. Modern Slavery and Homelessness
Rough sleepers at risk of modern slavery
Those escaping modern slavery ending up rough sleeping
Anecdotal evidence

4. 2016: The Passage Commissioned to produce Understanding and Responding to Modern Slavery within the Homelessness Sector
Worked closely with Homeless Link, Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s Office, and Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group
Online survey: 61 organisations throughout England
Two Focus Groups (Birmingham and London)
Semi structured interviews with relevant agencies

5. Headline Report Findings
64% of respondents encountered potential cases of modern slavery
No consistency in data recording throughout country to capture this information
Greater partnership working needed across sectors
Greater awareness and internal guidance needed around modern slavery within homelessness organisations
Limited assistance available due to no recourse to public funds
Communities and local groups could play a crucial role in addressing modern slavery via awareness raising
Need for local authorities to do more

6. Report Recommendations
Training and Awareness
Data Collection and Collation
Partnerships

7. NEXT STEPS?