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Modern slavery

Hestia is the largest provider of modern slavery support in London and the South East.

What is modern slavery?

Modern slavery is a serious crime in which people are coerced or deceived into a situation where they are exploited, for the purpose of making a profit. The offence is punishable by up to life imprisonment under the 2015 Modern Slavery Act.

Modern slavery takes many forms including trafficking for sexual exploitation (including being forced to sell sex in its many forms, involuntary work in strip clubs or in the pornography industry), domestic servitude (including working as cleaners, carers or nannies) and forced labour in work such as nail bars and car washes.




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You are not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, modern slavery or in need of a mental health service, support is available, whenever you need it. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2025

Updated: 25th March, 2026

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Modern Slavery Response

Modern Slavery Response

Hestia provides safe houses and outreach support to victims of modern slavery in London Read more

Published: 25th April, 2025

Updated: 2nd March, 2026

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Art is Freedom

Art is Freedom

Hestia’s annual art and photography exhibition, 'Art is Freedom' features work created by survivors of modern slavery. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2025

Updated: 27th February, 2026

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Underground Lives

Underground Lives

Underground Lives is Hestia's modern slavery research report series, providing insights into the key issues faced by victims and survivors of modern slavery. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2025

Updated: 8th December, 2025

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Modern slavery training: Individuals

Modern slavery training: Individuals

Our trainings are designed to provide your staff with an in-depth understanding of the scale and nature of Modern Slavery in the UK and globally today. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2025

Updated: 27th February, 2026

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Modern slavery training: Private sector

Modern slavery training: Private sector

Hestia provides accredited modern slavery training for professionals in the private sector who may come into contact with victims of modern slavery Read more

Published: 21st April, 2025

Updated: 27th January, 2026

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Modern slavery training: Public and Voluntary sector

Modern slavery training: Public and Voluntary sector

Hestia provides accredited modern slavery training for any professionals in the public or voluntary sector who may come into contact with victims of modern slavery Read more

Published: 20th April, 2025

Updated: 5th March, 2026

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Hestia's Modern Slavery Statement

Hestia's Modern Slavery Statement

We are the leading provider of modern slavery support in London and the South East Read more

Published: 18th April, 2025

Updated: 10th October, 2025

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Spot the signs of modern slavery

Spot the signs of modern slavery

Learn how to spot the signs of modern slavery with this useful guide Read more

Published: 10th October, 2022

Updated: 1st May, 2025

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