Lunchtime seminar discussing research on readiness to work as prevention of re-trafficking
Thursday 25th June, 12pm-1pm
Presentation: Dr Nicola Wright, University of Nottingham, and Emily Death, Sophie Hayes Foundation
Modern slavery, including human trafficking, forced labour, and debt bondage, remains a significant global and national challenge. Survivors often face ongoing social and economic barriers that can increase their vulnerability to further exploitation and re-trafficking. Preventing exploitation therefore requires more than addressing immediate harms, it also involves supporting long-term recovery, resilience, and economic security. Employability skills can play a key role in this process, helping to provide stability, autonomy, and opportunities for survivors to rebuild their lives.
Join us for a lunchtime seminar exploring new research on the Sophie Hayes Foundation Employability Programme and its role in supporting survivor recovery and reducing vulnerability to re-trafficking. Led by researchers from the University of Nottingham in partnership with the Sophie Hayes Foundation and King’s College London, the study examines the programme’s outcomes for survivors, alongside the costs and consequences of delivering this model of support. The session will present key findings and recommendations, with an opportunity for discussion and questions.
Modern Slavery PEC lunchtime seminar series
At the Modern Slavery PEC we believe in increasing the understanding of modern slavery, particularly through promoting the latest relevant evidence in a way that is accessible to everyone.
This is why we have started a series of monthly lunchtime seminars, at which modern slavery researchers can share their latest findings with a diverse audience - everyone is welcome! The format is deliberately accessible and concise: no more than 15 minutes to present, followed by questions and discussion. Each seminar will last no longer than 45 minutes (unless there are lots of questions), which we hope will fit nicely into your lunch break.
We’ll be asking researchers who present to explain their findings in plain language that non-experts can easily understand, focusing on the real-world implications of their work and potential for impact on policy or practice, and, above all, on people and communities affected by modern slavery.
The seminars are open to anyone to join – you don’t have to be a researcher yourself. We encourage everyone interested to come along.
For those who can't make it, we will record the presentations and publish them on our YouTube channel and as short podcasts.
