Join us online for an introduction to the legislative and policy frameworks around modern slavery, trafficking and the role of the National Referral Mechanism.
Young women, girls and the National Referral Mechanism
Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Time: 09:30 - 13.00
Location: Online (via Zoom)
This seminar introduces the legislative and policy frameworks around modernslavery, trafficking and the role of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in the context of county lines and criminal exploitation.
Using discussion, case studies, and the sharing of Abianda’s experience of using the NRM, this seminar provides vital reflection and challenge of the mechanismand how it might more effectively support girls and young women.
The training is CPD certified, and attendance at the whole session will result in a certificate of completion.
Learning objectives
- Develop your awareness of the Modern Slavery Act (2015), and how this can support work around criminal exploitation, typically associated with ‘gangs’ and county line activity
- Increase your understanding of how to use the NRM, its purpose and process
- Know how the NRM can support criminally exploited young women and the possible challenges and pitfalls
- Improve your knowledge of how to implement or advocate for an NRM referral
- Increase you understanding of learning from practice that might support positive outcomes for girls and young women.
