Further Information and Additional Resources
You can refer back to these at any time, should you need them.
National
- Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance (TARA). TARA will help women in situations of sexual exploitation and assist them access other support services including access to safe accommodation. TARA is a named First Responder for The National Referrer Mechanism and can provide advice, guidance and additional information for partner agencies. Tel: 0141 276 7724
- Migrant Help. This charity is funded by the Scottish Government to provide support to all trafficked victims of economic exploitation and support to adult males trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Tel: 07766 668781
- The United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC). The United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC) can provide 24 hour assistance and support to those dealing with trafficking of human beings. The centre can provide information and advice in relation to legal and immigration issues, current trends and developing operations. Tel: 0844 778 2406 (24 hours) www.ukhtc.org
- International Organisation for Migration (IOM). IOM can help with returning EU victims of trafficking to their country of origin. Tel: 0207 811 6060 www.iomlondon.org For victims coming from non EEA countries, Refugee Action can assist with them returning home.
- Scottish Refugee Council. Advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees. Tel: 0141 248 9799 www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Regional
- ARCHWAY Rape and Sexual Assault Centre. Service for female and male victims of recent rape and sexual assault. Covers Glasgow and Strathclyde area. Open 7 days per week, 24 hours a day. Tel: 0141 211 8175. http://www.sandyford.org/do-you-want-a-service/archway-if-you-have-been-sexually-assualted-or-raped-in-the-last-7-days.aspx
- COMPASS. Specialist mental health service for asylum seekers and refugees (including those who have been trafficked), and who are experiencing moderate-severe mental health difficulties stemming from trauma. The service covers the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area and offers case consultation and training for staff, as well as specialist mental health assessments and interventions for the effects of trauma. Tel: 0141 630 4985 www.nhsggc.org.uk/compass
Further related e-learning
On learnPro: Gender-based Violence
Safeguarding children
Please refer to 'Safeguarding children in Scotland who may have been trafficked' available at:
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/02/18092546/0
Human Trafficking Indicators
Chck this list of Human Trafficking Indicators from the National Referral Mechanism.