MenuAdam, 13, was found in the back of a lorry in England, distressed, alone and displaying all the hallmarks of being trafficked.
He spent seven months at the Unseen Children’s House, where he thrived – rebuilding his confidence and forming a strong bond with his house parents and the staff. He enjoyed house activities like arts and crafts, film nights and outings to the countryside, as well as learning English.
He is now safely settled into a new home and enjoying continuing his schooling.
*names changed to protect identities
Tania's Story
When I came to England, they take my passport, said I must pay them ten thousand pounds back, and I start working every day. They pay just 30 pence per day. They treat us like we are animals.
Frank's story
I grew up in Barbados; it is a beautiful country and everything is unity. The person that brought me here won my trust, so I was shocked. I didn’t understand there was such a thing as modern day slavery.
Priscilla's story
I have seen changes in my life. I was unable to make decisions for myself before. Now I make my own decisions. I’m happy that I can do things by myself now.
Trung's story
I was taken to Europe in a container with five other people. The women were made into prostitutes and we men were forced to package drugs – marijuana, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy.
Harriet's Story
Struggling with domestic abuse at home, Harriet became one of the thousands of British children in this country exploited through ‘county lines’ drug trafficking.
Roman's Story
Teenager Roman was trafficked to the UK from Eastern Europe by an organised crime gang, and forced to work for free - supposedly to repay the cost of his ticket.
Clara's story
A day in the life of a case worker at the Unseen Women’s Safehouse: "It is impossible to convey the trauma that these women have suffered. I’m not even sure that they are able to process it themselves."
Martin's Story
Martin called the Modern Slavery Helpline anxious about his friend Paul. Paul had been tricked into handing over his property and was now living in squalid conditions in the factory where he was forced to work.
Adam's story
Adam, 13, was found in the back of a lorry in England, distressed, alone and displaying all the hallmarks of being trafficked.
