Modern slavery encompasses any act that involves slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and domestic servitude.
Warning signs of modern slavery may include:
- signs of physical or emotional abuse
- appearing to be malnourished, unkempt or withdrawn
- isolation from the community, seeming under the control or influence of others
- Living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded housing and/or living and working at the same address
- lack of personal effects or identification documents
- always wearing the same clothes
- avoidance of eye contact, appearing frightened or hesitant to talk to strangers
- fear of law enforcement
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