Disrupting Child Exploitation using Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders

To break the cycle of exploitation and abuse we need to target those ultimately responsible. By using creative approaches and making the most of the available legislation, we can ensure perpetrators receive appropriate sentences for their crimes while helping prevent them from targeting children and young people in the future.

If you work with children and young adults (0-25 years) who are experiencing or at risk of exploitation and abuse, then you have a crucial role to play in disrupting their exploitation and stopping the perpetrators who are ultimately responsible. It is only by everyone playing their part in disruption that we will be able to keep all children and young adults safe while targeting those who cynically profit from their abuse.

The use of Civil Orders is just one approach we can use to disrupt perpetrators of exploitation. This session will explore one type of Civil Order – Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders.

This session on ‘Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders: Identifying Risky Acts and Preparing Applications’ led by Detective Constable James Rudge at the National County Lines Coordination Centre's (NCLCC) Continuous Improvement Team aims to:

• Discuss the two types of Slavery and Trafficking Orders and their use

• Explain the legal test and standard of proof for Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders (STRO)

• Explore how police officers can build and present evidence for successful STRO applications

• Demonstrate how the police officers should present risk to legal departments

• Share best practice on how Officer’s in the Case (OIC) should prepare to support STRO applications

• Highlight how the NCLCC Continuous Improvement Team can assist

For a broader session on Disrupting Exploitation, you can access the recording of Wakefield’s Disrupting Child Exploitation Learning Exchange Event led by The Children’s Society Prevention Programme via the link below:

https://youtu.be/M-u0emX-lHo#

This 'Disrupting Exploitation' session:

• Explores what disruption means, the tools available and their crucial role within safeguarding and protection plans for children and young adults

• Explores the use of the Modern Slavery Act in disrupting perpetrators of exploitation and the use of evidence-led prosecutions

• Discusses the importance of taking a multi-agency approach to disruption

• Evidences best practice through learning from real life case studies

• Considers the application of disruption measures for those transitioning from childhood into adulthood.

• Explores the barriers and limitations to current legislation and civil orders