Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
POPPY Project
The POPPY Project was set up in 2003. It is funded by the Office for Criminal Justice Reform (reporting to the Ministry of Justice) to provide accommodation and support to women who have been trafficked into prostitution. It has 35 bed spaces in houses throughout London. The poppy project can be accessed through the website link.
Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
These issues can also be part of a context of child abuse, prostitution as well as domestic violence. Please access the websites linked here for more information. If you are worried about someone you feel may be trafficked or is being sexually exploited the United Kingdom Trafficking Centre offers the following advice:
"If you’re a Victim:"
The police can help. In the case of important urgent information that requires an immediate response contact a Police Officer, your local Police force or dial 999.
In addition to this, a new phoneline for victims of human trafficking has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Service.The freephone number 0800 783 2589 asks victims and those who suspect trafficked victims are living in their community, to pass on information in confidence to the police. Experienced officers will investigate their cases and take action against the perpetrators where possible. Where this is not possible officers will provide appropriate care and advice to victims.
Alternatively if you are a victim, or have information that will help lead to the identification and recovery of victims in the UK, you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 and give information, this can be done anonymously and you may be able to claim a reward.
07/02/2008 Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum
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