Meaningful inclusion of lived experience in research and policymaking is one of the key principles of the PEC’s work. To make sure that our work is meaningfully informed by and co-produced with people who have lived experience of modern slavery and related human rights harms, we employ a Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP).
The panel is made up of individuals who have lived experience as a vital source of expertise to inform the day-to-day work of the PEC.
The Panel’s responsibilities include:
- Providing meaningful input across the PEC’s work and initiatives designed to support people with lived experience
- Providing meaningful input into the PEC’s vision, strategic plans and priorities
- Advising on the overall picture, coverage and development of the PEC’s research and policy impact programme, including its delivery processes, research ethics, evaluation principles, framework and plans
- Advising on the PEC’s relationships and partnerships with the wider community, including policymakers, business, academic and non-academic researchers and civil society
- Reviewing and providing feedback on the outputs produced by the PEC.
The PEC ensures a trauma-informed approach to working with the members of the Panel.
