supporting
survivors
Our specialist care is an important step forward in the fight against modern slavery
Call the UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline on 08000 121 700
safehouses
Many survivors have had horrendous experiences. They are often unable to trust anyone, experience flashbacks and live in constant fear. Our women’s and men’s safehouses provide a welcoming, safe and supportive environment so survivors can begin to get their lives back.
community
Unseen’s outreach services provides practical and emotional support to survivors living in the community, from accessing health services, to help navigating the immigration and asylum system. Some will be moving on from our safehouses and need support to resettle and integrate.
How we work with survivors
We work alongside survivors to identify their needs and assist them with:
Emergency and ongoing medical care, including mental health services and counselling
Financial assistance
Assistance to return home or resettle in the UK
Therapy sessions
Access to education, employment or volunteering
Training in how to have safe relationships
Immigration and asylum assistance
Legal assistance
Understanding benefits
Housing and practical support
Budgeting and money management
Leisure activities and hobbies
survivors in their own words
paula
“I had my teeth knocked out by the butt of a gun, and rape and abuse were normal to me.”
Katherine
Katherine suffered years of constant abuse at the hands of her exploiter before finally finding freedom
Beth
“There is a little bit of sunshine visible here, being in this house. I feel like I have been saved.”
Harriet
Harriet was one of the thousands of children exploited through County Lines trafficking.
wayne
“I got a job at Ikea, and that’s where I was befriended by a guy. At the time, I thought he was just a friend.”
Frank
Priscilla
“I was unable to make decisions for myself. Now I make my own decisions.”
Tania
“They take my passport, said I must pay them £10,000 back.”
