Find out how to get help for someone who is being exploited or forced to work against their will.
What modern slavery is
Modern slavery can include many types of exploitation such as:
- sexual exploitation (including forced prostitution and the abuse of children)
- domestic servitude (being forced to work in someone's home, often performing domestic chores and childcare)
- forced labour (being forced to work long hours for little or no pay)
- criminal exploitation (pressuring someone to commit a crime, including in the drug trade)
Read more about the types of modern slavery on GOV.UK (PDF, 102 KB).
Getting help for victims
If you think someone is a victim of modern slavery or you want help or advice, you can:
Call the modern slavery helpline on 08000 121 700 (24 hours a day).
Get help for someone online.
If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
Information for professionals
Professionals can report information about modern slavery online through a West Yorkshire Police portal. You can use this to share information where there is not enough evidence to make a referral, but there are worrying signs, such as:
- over occupation of houses
- occupants of houses changing regularly
- people who are fearful of authorities
- workers showing signs of physical abuse or untreated medical problems
- people with malnutrition, exhaustion and poor personal hygiene
Request access to the West Yorkshire Police Partnership Intelligence Portal.External link
Professionals can also:
To find out more about what we’re doing to combat modern slavery,
read our modern slavery statement.
