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  • Resource: Checklist for experts with lived experience

    Resource: Checklist for experts with lived experience

    18th December 2025 – Today, After Exploitation is launching a new resource for survivors of modern slavery. The Lived Experience Opportunity Checklist suggests things to consider, and questions to ask, when thinking about taking on an opportunity aimed at lived experience experts. The guide is compiled by Kehinde Ojo, Dr. Ndiweteko Jennifer Nghishitende and Maya…

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  • After Exploitation joins 100+ rights groups against weaponisation of violence against women and girls (VAWG)

    After Exploitation joins 100+ rights groups against weaponisation of violence against women and girls (VAWG)

    19th August 2025 – After Exploitation is proud to join nearly 200 non-profit organisations and charities in raising the alarm against far-right weaponisation of violence against women and girls. In our work standing beside campaigners and researchers with lived experience of modern slavery, we are aware of the lasting impact of exploitation amongst women and…

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  • Modern Slavery + mental health fact sheet: Only 4% potential victims of slavery and trafficking access counselling

    Modern Slavery + mental health fact sheet: Only 4% potential victims of slavery and trafficking access counselling

    11th June 2025 – New data obtained by After Exploitation, as part of a fact sheet on modern slavery and access to mental health support, shows that only 4% of potential trafficking and slavery victims access ring-fenced, Home Office-funded counselling for survivors of this crime. Whilst survivors are able to access general NHS services, charities…

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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”

    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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  • 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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