Modern Day Slavery
40.3 million people are estimated to be trapped in some form of modern slavery in the world today.
136,000 victims estimated in the UK (according to the Global Slavery Index).
6,993 potential victims found in 2018 (UK).
Modern slavery is an umbrella term for all forms of slavery, trafficking, and exploitation.
The job they are offered turns out to be a lie and instead, they are forced to work in difficult and degrading conditions, with little or no pay. The threat of violence, to themselves or their families, hangs over them and traps them in their situation. Even if their trafficker does not physically control them, a mistrust of authority may stop them from going to the police.
THE EXPERIENCE
The app will ask a series of questions related to the indicators of modern slavery and if there is a high likelihood that modern slavery is occurring in the hand car wash, you will be asked to report your concerns to the Modern Slavery Helpline.
THE DATA
The data the app collects will be anonymised and shared with the National Crime Agency and the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority, two law enforcement agencies who are leading on efforts to stamp out modern slavery across the UK.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE SAFE CAR WASH APP?
Since launching the Safe Car Wash app in June 2018 we have received over 2000 reports and the app has been downloaded over 8000 times. Read more about what a difference the Safe Car Wash app is making on our blog.
All text from The Clewer Initiative