Child sexual exploitation (CSE) survivors ‘forgotten’ in toxic debate
Stereotyping victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation (CSE) not only harms communities: It prevents professionals recognising the many ways exploitation presents itself. Both victims and perpetrators can be any gender, age, ethnicity or background, and it’s vital that those in power recognise this.
Our joint letter to the major political parties on CSE, published in the Guardian, is signed by more than 70 charities, survivor-led organisations, law firms, and academics.
Setting the record straight
Misinformation undermines support for survivors of modern slavery. When those in Parliament or the press get things wrong, we work with other NGOs, lawyers and survivors to set the record straight.
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Press complaint: Telegraph story ruled ‘inaccurate’
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Statistics complaint: Government reprimanded
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Tribunal: Home Office wrong to withhold data
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Worryingly, we hear from practitioners including campaigners and researchers, who have essentially ‘given up’ asking for modern slavery data, as they anticipate a refusal.
Maya Esslemont,
Director of After Exploitation, explaining the human impact of findings in our 2024 transparency report
In the press
We support journalists in their reporting on modern slavery, and launch our own investigations on neglected issues. Read our latest comments, analysis and investigations in the press here.
Our research
Read our research, including reports and briefings, on topics including the detention and deportation of survivors, access to compensation and support, and barriers to data access.
Partnership working
Partnership-working is a vital component of what we do. Read about our current partnerships, including joint campaigns work.
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