Rights Lab

The Rights Lab, University of Nottingham: research to help end modern slavery and human trafficking

[Nottingham Politics @NottsPolitics]

Congratulations to Dan Lomas and Rory Cormac for their recent funding success 🎉

In collab. with @rightsbeacon they will investigate if the hybridisation of forced migration and human trafficking is a weapon of secret intelligence and sabotage

ℹ️🔗https://t.co/h02O2XYnoO

[Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner @UKAntiSlavery]

https://t.co/C5qhTXfFGS

Exploitation doesn’t always look like chains.

The case reported by the BBC today shows the horrific reality of how modern slavery can be hidden in everyday life especially when the victim has a cognitive impairment.

Research by the @rightsbeacon shows adults with cognitive impairments face heightened risk of exploitation, including forced labour, financial abuse and coercive control - yet these harms are too often missed or misunderstood.

When coercion is mistaken for “choice”, abuse can continue unchecked. We must do better.

#ModernSlavery #SafeguardingAdults

[Clewer Initiative @theclewer]

For week 2 of #Lent, we are thinking about the #IntergenerationalTrauma children of #modernslavery victims experience.

Find out more by watching our film in which we interview Holly Jones of @rightsbeacon

https://t.co/bjJ6GA8fus

[anncrafttrust @AnnCraftTrust]

"Poor choice or no choice?"

Dr Alison Gardner, Associate Professor at @UniofNottingham @rightsbeacon, leads a workshop on the links between cognitive impairment and abuse.

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek

[Policing Insight @PolicingInsight]

Developing an effective response to modern slavery requires an understanding of the extent of the issue, but estimates for the number of UK victims vary considerably; Professor Todd Landman and policy engagement and impact lead Vicky Brotherton of the University of Nottingham-based Rights Lab believe a change to the way data is recorded would provide a more accurate estimate that is likely to be much higher than current figures.
https://t.co/cW44x5BI3Y
@DrToddLandman @VBrotherton @rightsbeacon @UniofNottingham

[Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner @UKAntiSlavery]

Honoured to speak at the launch of new research on the @SophieHayesFdn Employability Programme.
Employment is not just about income. It is about dignity, justice & self-determination, and a vital safeguard against re-trafficking.
#SurvivorVoice @rightsbeacon @SlaveryPEC

[Nottingham Politics @NottsPolitics]

'International Trade and Forced Labour'

The new co-authored article from @NottsPolitics/@rightsbeacon's
@DrToddLandman for Economics & Politics

Read it here 🔗⬇️
https://t.co/uxAhT7mMBo

[Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner @UKAntiSlavery]

https://t.co/QwAYIh45TR
Vital new report out this week. Find out how the UK measures the scale of modern slavery - and how we might achieve a more accurate national estimate. Accurate data is essential if we are to properly tackle modern slavery. #ModernSlavery @rightsbeacon

[Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC @SlaveryPEC]

Our funded research project, led by @rightsbeacon together with @SophieHayesFndn (SHF), evaluates how SHF's employability programme providing women survivors with employment skills works to prevent re-trafficking amongst survivors of modern slavery.
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https://t.co/zzQq8q76g1

[Coalition Against Trafficking In Persons Uganda @UCATIPUG]

This morning CATIPU in collaboration with @Hopeforjustice and the @rightsbeacon are hosting a workshop for civil society service providers on operationalising the National Guidelines for the Care of Survivors of Human Trafficking in Uganda.

#EndHumanTrafficking

[The Leverhulme Trust @LeverhulmeTrust]

Led by @maevecsryan @warstudies @KingsCollegeLon together with @rightsbeacon @UniofNottingham, the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War will be the first overarching and integrative attempt to understand and tackle the slavery–war nexus.

[The Leverhulme Trust @LeverhulmeTrust]

Today, the Trust Board announced the winners of the 2025 Leverhulme Research Centre competition. Congratulations to the Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life, Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space and Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War. More details: https://t.co/EXH6x6ebgo

[Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC @SlaveryPEC]

NEW PROJECT! A new research project, led by @rightsbeacon in collaboration with @BMEAntislavery aims to assess for whom and in what circumstances safe houses promote recovery for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking.
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https://t.co/9CCgbvHfak

[Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner @UKAntiSlavery]

This is an important piece of research that we've partnered up with @rightsbeacon on. The greater the participation, the more reliable the findings will be, so I urge you to take part in the survey. #EndModernSlavery #EveryonesBusiness

[Rights Lab @rightsbeacon]

Finally, gauge your interest & ideas around the potential development of a new UK modern slavery prevalence estimate.

The survey is linked below:https://t.co/JrWGmlqwFg
All responses are anonymous!
Deadline for responding - 18th April 2025

[Rights Lab @rightsbeacon]

📢 New Survey! Modern Slavery Prevalence Estimation
The Rights Lab is working in partnership with the office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner to undertake a scoping review of modern slavery prevalence estimation.

[Rights Lab @rightsbeacon]

We would love to hear your thoughts on the role that prevalence estimations play in the UK’s anti-slavery response and your thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of existing prevalence estimation methodologies!

[Ben Brewster @BenBrewster__]

We teamed up with the World Childhood Foundation to explore how financial data can help identify & disrupt the live streaming of child sexual abuse. The full report launched last week, read it here: https://t.co/h737C0mgnZ

[Clooney Foundation for Justice @ClooneyFDN]

In partnership with the @WomenLeadMvmnt, @WLCCapeTown, and @rightsbeacon, WJW documented the lived realities of:
👭127 survivors and their families
🏥Dozens of service providers working tirelessly to support them

[Nottingham Institute for Policy and Engagement @UoN_Institute]

🎉Our final reveal for today! Congratulations to our final shortlist for the Institute Award itself - @LakesideArts' Neil Walker, Barry Shaw from Life Sciences, @UoNnmRC's Sally Schofield, and @rightsbeacon's Vicky Brotherton!

Read more: https://t.co/DaG1ayrS4O