{"id":2851,"date":"2020-12-03T10:35:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T10:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victimsupport.org.uk\/?page_id=2851"},"modified":"2024-09-30T15:32:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T15:32:20","slug":"modern-slavery-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.victimsupport.org.uk\/modern-slavery-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Slavery Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Modern Slavery Statement<\/h1>\n

For the year ended 31 March 2024<\/h2>\n

Introduction to Victim Support<\/h3>\n

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic events in England and Wales. We provide specialist services to help people cope and recover and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.<\/p>\n

Our services help people affected by all types of crime and we provide free confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people affected by crime and traumatic events \u2014 regardless of whether they have reported the crime to the police or when it occurred and for as long as it is needed.<\/p>\n

Victim Support\u2019s charitable activities include supporting the victims of modern slavery and human trafficking under contracts let by Police and Crime Commissioners and Local Authorities in England and Wales.<\/p>\n

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It constitutes Victim Support\u2019s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. It covers the activities of Victim Support and its wholly-owned subsidiary Victims Support Limited<\/p>\n

Structure and supply chain<\/h3>\n

Victim Support has over 1,200 employees and more than 400 volunteers all based in England and Wales. Our employees are largely directly employed and are not in any category which is generally seen to be vulnerable to modern slavery in the UK. We conduct thorough background checks on all employees and volunteers, including right to work checks, to ensure that no one engaged by our organisation is involved in modern slavery or human trafficking.<\/p>\n

We have a strong focus on ensuring there are policies and procedures in place for our contractors and service providers with regards to modern slavery. The charity uses a wide range of suppliers who supply goods and services that support the operations of the charity. The charity recognises the importance of its role in implementing the guidance of the Modern Slavery Act and the consequences of its implications.<\/p>\n

Policies on modern slavery<\/h3>\n

Policies and procedures are in place aiming to minimise the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. Specifically, a safeguarding policy that includes guidance on recognising potential signs of modern slavery; a procurement policy that sets out requirements for buying goods and services and due diligence required on suppliers; and a whistleblowing policy and procedure that encourages employees and volunteers to report any concerns.<\/p>\n

The safeguarding policy includes detailed guidance on identifying those who may be showing signs that they are affected by modern slavery, including:<\/p>\n