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  • Data (Use and Access) Bill: Impact on survivors of modern slavery

    Data (Use and Access) Bill: Impact on survivors of modern slavery

    29th May 2025 – The Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB) poses a serious risk to survivors of modern slavery. Drawing on lived experience testimony and practitioner research, our fact sheet outlines how key clauses on information rights within the DUAB—especially those in Part 5—threaten survivors’ access to justice, privacy, and support. What does the…

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  • Blog: “It’s time to change the narrative on child sexual exploitation”

    23rd May 2025 – This month Kate Elysia, mental health practitioner and expert with lived experience of sexual exploitation, worked with artist Judy Kuo to illustrate the issues with current narratives on grooming and child sexual exploitation. Speaking with After Exploitation, Kate explains more about her creative work, combatting stereotypes and bringing the focus back…

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  • Joint letter on immigration white paper: “Damaging impact of hostile rhetoric”

    Joint letter on immigration white paper: “Damaging impact of hostile rhetoric”

    19th May 2025 – After Exploitation is one of 33 non-profit organisations to sign the Anti-Slavery International open letter, calling for an end to hostile rhetoric on immigration, in recognition of its impact on survivors of modern slavery. Dear Home Office Ministers, We are writing as organisations across the Modern Slavery sector, to condemn the…

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  • Training workshop: Introduction to Freedom of Information (FOIs), 9th July 2025

    Training workshop: Introduction to Freedom of Information (FOIs), 9th July 2025

    Due to demand, we’re running a second introduction to Freedom of Information (FOI) workshop this July Date: Wed July 09 2025 Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (UK) Description: Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted by both professionals and members of the public have helped uncover injustice and win pivotal legal cases, campaigns and headlines. Join us…

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  • Blog: What does the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (BSAIB) mean for modern slavery survivors?

    Blog: What does the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (BSAIB) mean for modern slavery survivors?

    24th April 2025: New legislation is set to make life harder for people on the move, and survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking are no exception writes Dr Jen Nghishitende About the Bill The new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (BSAIB) is rapidly progressing through Parliament. The Bill repeals some provisions of the…

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  • Fact sheet: Criminalisation of modern slavery survivors

    Fact sheet: Criminalisation of modern slavery survivors

    A new fact sheet by After Exploitation and Hibiscus explores the criminalisation of survivors of modern slavery. The briefing explores ways to better ensure victim-survivors can be identified and supported, both inside and outside of the criminal justice system. The research draws on data and interviews, including statistics obtained by After Exploitation and openDemocracy showing…

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  • [SOLD OUT] Workshop: Introduction to Freedom of Information (FOIs), 8th May 2025

    [SOLD OUT] Workshop: Introduction to Freedom of Information (FOIs), 8th May 2025

    [PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP HAS NOW SOLD OUT] This summer, we’re hosting a range of workshops on Freedom of Information (FOI), start with our online introduction to using FOI requests this May! Date: Thu May 08 2025 Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (British Summer Time) Description: Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted by both professionals…

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  • Reconsiderations briefing: Modern slavery survivors ‘unable to challenge’ rejections

    Reconsiderations briefing: Modern slavery survivors ‘unable to challenge’ rejections

    20th March 2025 – A new briefing by After Exploitation and the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group (ATMG) highlights the scale with which survivors of modern slavery are being turned away from support and left unable to challenge rejections. Drawing on national data and interviews with local authorities, service providers, and legal practitioners, the research underscores the…

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  • Child sexual exploitation (CSE): Getting help if you’re affected

    Child sexual exploitation (CSE): Getting help if you’re affected

    Sadly, we have heard from a number of survivors of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and sexual exploitation (SE) who have been retraumatised by political and media discussions on group-based CSE. Below are some organisations which provide legal, practical, and mental health support if you have been affected by CSE, SE or CSA in the headlines.…

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  • International Women’s Day statement 2025: “Exploited women and girls are leading the fight against slavery but, too often, they are being failed”

    International Women’s Day statement 2025: “Exploited women and girls are leading the fight against slavery but, too often, they are being failed”

    Women impacted by modern slavery  are a significant force for change. In our experience, many are exposing injustice, demanding better protections, and pushing for the inclusion of survivors’ voices in the charity sector and political life. Yet, many survivors face immigration restrictions[1] or criminalisation[2], which can bar them from work, including in the very sectors…

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