In this practitioner briefing, Craig Barlow, author of The Complexities of Human Trafficking and Exploitation, shows how professionals in the allied fields of law enforcement, social work, education and healthcare face significant challenges in identifying and addressing exploitation, human trafficking and modern slavery.
Criticism of professionals for failing to act is often based on the false assumption that identifying exploitation is a matter of ‘common sense’, disregarding the nuanced, high-stakes decisions all practitioners must make.
This research, conducted with multi-agency input from practitioners, aims to empower professionals across disciplines by enhancing their ability to protect vulnerable individuals and make informed, collaborative decisions in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery.
Dr. Craig Barlow is a practicing Independent Forensic Social Worker and a Criminologist who researches human trafficking.
The Complexities of Human Trafficking and Exploitation by Craig Barlow is available on the Bristol University Press website. Pre-order here for £24.99.
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