The Hertfordshire Modern Slavery Partnership (HMSP) has developed referral pathways and associated documents to help anyone who may come into contact with a potential victim to respond. These documents include:
1. HMSP Adult Victim Referral Pathway – This pathway is to be followed if the potential victim is an adult in line with the HMSP Guidance Document.
2. HSCP Child Victim Referral Pathway – This pathway is to be followed if the potential victims is suspected or known to be a child in line with the HMSP Guidance document. See HSCP Chapter 6.28 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking for further information.
3. NRM Offline Form (amendable fields) – This referral form is to be used in all cases where modern slavery is suspected. The form adjusts based on the age of the person and whether consent is given. Non-First Responders can fill out this form and then send it to a First Responder to submit online to the Home Office.
4. HMSP Indicator Checklist (for victims) – This flyer, which is translated in multiple languages, allows potential victims to understand their rights, what situations amount to exploitation in the UK, and what support they might be entitled to receive. It asks them to tick the boxes that apply to them. Translated into 12 languages (Please email info@shivafoundation.org.uk to access this resource), and an easy read version.
5. HMSP NRM Support Booklet (for victims) – This booklet provides information to the potential victim about the NRM and what services they might be entitled to, to help him/her make an informed decision. Translated into 12 languages (Please email info@shivafoundation.org.uk to access this resource).
6. HMSP Survivor Handbook (for victims) – This handbook provides information to the potential victim about their rights and entitlements, including more detailed information on the NRM and Beacon. Translated into 10 languages (Please email info@shivafoundation.org.uk to access this resource).
7. Herts specific legal advice document (for victims and practitioners) – This document contains a list of law firms in/around London and Hertfordshire that have experience in trafficking work and/or operate immigration legal aid contracts.
For more information on how to use the pathways and associated documents, please follow the guidelines given in the HMSP Guidance Document (2020-2021).
To support partners in Hertfordshire, the Modern Slavery SPOC Directory (Hertfordshire) is now available. If you would like to access this directory, then please contact the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB).