ECPAT UK
@ecpatuk.bsky.social
We campaign against child trafficking and transnational child exploitation so children everywhere can uphold their rights and live a life free from abuse.
We analysed new data which shows that the pilot scheme transferring decisions of child victims of trafficking from central government to local authorities has been positive, yet gaps remain for children outside of pilot areas as well as those deemed not admissible.
➡️ tinyurl.com/y8ky3wwy
➡️ tinyurl.com/y8ky3wwy
Positive Results for Local NRM Panels, but Thousands of Child Victims Remain Outside the Pilot
Newly published Home Office National Referral Mechanism (NRM) data shows that the pilot scheme that transfers decision making about potential child victims of trafficking from central government to lo...
www.ecpat.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We analysed new data which shows that the pilot scheme transferring decisions of child victims of trafficking from central government to local authorities has been positive, yet gaps remain for children outside of pilot areas as well as those deemed not admissible.
➡️ tinyurl.com/y8ky3wwy
➡️ tinyurl.com/y8ky3wwy
We are delighted to work with our friends @kazzumarts.bsky.social and to be attending the launch event today for the Pathways Art Show with amazing young artists from across London including @weareyoungroots.bsky.social @praxisprojects.bsky.social
Find out more 👉 www.kazzum.org/pathways-art...
Find out more 👉 www.kazzum.org/pathways-art...
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We are delighted to work with our friends @kazzumarts.bsky.social and to be attending the launch event today for the Pathways Art Show with amazing young artists from across London including @weareyoungroots.bsky.social @praxisprojects.bsky.social
Find out more 👉 www.kazzum.org/pathways-art...
Find out more 👉 www.kazzum.org/pathways-art...
Child victims of trafficking need the chance to rest, play, reflect, and hope for the future.
Our annual residential trips can be a lifeline.
One young person said:
‘I feel like I have found myself again.’
Help us fund them if you can
bit.ly/48Tp7yr
Our annual residential trips can be a lifeline.
One young person said:
‘I feel like I have found myself again.’
Help us fund them if you can
bit.ly/48Tp7yr
Fund our Residentials
ECPAT UK’s retreats help trafficked young people heal through nature, play, and connection. With your support, we can give them safety, rest, and hope. Help us give child victims a safe space to breat...
bit.ly
October 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Child victims of trafficking need the chance to rest, play, reflect, and hope for the future.
Our annual residential trips can be a lifeline.
One young person said:
‘I feel like I have found myself again.’
Help us fund them if you can
bit.ly/48Tp7yr
Our annual residential trips can be a lifeline.
One young person said:
‘I feel like I have found myself again.’
Help us fund them if you can
bit.ly/48Tp7yr
📅 FREE TRAINING - 14th and 21st October 2025
Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness
A new one day course, for all working with child victims with a focus on the long-term support and advocacy needs.
www.ecpat.org.uk/Event/transi...
Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness
A new one day course, for all working with child victims with a focus on the long-term support and advocacy needs.
www.ecpat.org.uk/Event/transi...
Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness - 14/10/2025 09:30:00
This is a new FREE one day training course, for all frontline professionals who are working with child victims of trafficking across a broad range of services. It will focus on the long-term support a...
www.ecpat.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
📅 FREE TRAINING - 14th and 21st October 2025
Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness
A new one day course, for all working with child victims with a focus on the long-term support and advocacy needs.
www.ecpat.org.uk/Event/transi...
Care for child victims of trafficking: transitions at 18, safe accommodation, and homelessness
A new one day course, for all working with child victims with a focus on the long-term support and advocacy needs.
www.ecpat.org.uk/Event/transi...
With 200+ other organisations as part of the refugeestogether.bsky.social we signed the Open Letter to all UK politicians, asking them to stop using demonising, hostile and dangerous rhetoric and model respect, dignity and unity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
#refugeestogether
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
#refugeestogether
UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests
More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
With 200+ other organisations as part of the refugeestogether.bsky.social we signed the Open Letter to all UK politicians, asking them to stop using demonising, hostile and dangerous rhetoric and model respect, dignity and unity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
#refugeestogether
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
#refugeestogether
🌳💜Our residentials provide a vital space for young victims of trafficking to heal, connect, and grow in confidence.
Experiences build trust, community, and emotional resilience but they rely on generous funding.
Please support if you can
👉justgiving.com/campaign/fundourresidentials
Experiences build trust, community, and emotional resilience but they rely on generous funding.
Please support if you can
👉justgiving.com/campaign/fundourresidentials
Fund our Residentials
ECPAT UK’s retreats help trafficked young people heal through nature, play, and connection. With your support, we can give them safety, rest, and hope. Help us give child victims a safe space to breat...
www.justgiving.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🌳💜Our residentials provide a vital space for young victims of trafficking to heal, connect, and grow in confidence.
Experiences build trust, community, and emotional resilience but they rely on generous funding.
Please support if you can
👉justgiving.com/campaign/fundourresidentials
Experiences build trust, community, and emotional resilience but they rely on generous funding.
Please support if you can
👉justgiving.com/campaign/fundourresidentials
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🚨 New report from @ecpatuk.bsky.social : More Than Words found some UK definitions of human trafficking focus on travel, which leads to narrower thresholds and excluding children exploited online or locally, particularly British children.
📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
bit.ly
July 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🚨 New report from @ecpatuk.bsky.social : More Than Words found some UK definitions of human trafficking focus on travel, which leads to narrower thresholds and excluding children exploited online or locally, particularly British children.
📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
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NEW RESEARCH!
Inconsistent definitions of child exploitation are undermining the identification and protection of children who were exploited in forms such as sexual, labour and criminal exploitation, or domestic servitude.
👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/de...
Inconsistent definitions of child exploitation are undermining the identification and protection of children who were exploited in forms such as sexual, labour and criminal exploitation, or domestic servitude.
👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/de...
July 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
NEW RESEARCH!
Inconsistent definitions of child exploitation are undermining the identification and protection of children who were exploited in forms such as sexual, labour and criminal exploitation, or domestic servitude.
👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/de...
Inconsistent definitions of child exploitation are undermining the identification and protection of children who were exploited in forms such as sexual, labour and criminal exploitation, or domestic servitude.
👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/de...
Reposted by ECPAT UK
🚨 New report from @ecpatuk.bsky.social 'More Than Words' found that over 61% of child referrals as potential victims of human trafficking were rejected on the grounds that the case did not meet the definitional threshold required to proceed.
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
bit.ly
July 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🚨 New report from @ecpatuk.bsky.social 'More Than Words' found that over 61% of child referrals as potential victims of human trafficking were rejected on the grounds that the case did not meet the definitional threshold required to proceed.
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
#ChildTrafficking
🚨 New report: More Than Words found that over 61% of child referrals as potential victims of human trafficking were rejected on the grounds that the case did not meet the definitional threshold required to proceed.
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
👇Thread👇
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
👇Thread👇
bit.ly
July 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🚨 New report: More Than Words found that over 61% of child referrals as potential victims of human trafficking were rejected on the grounds that the case did not meet the definitional threshold required to proceed.
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
👇Thread👇
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4nTZDpP
👇Thread👇
New report by @HelenBamber, @ATLEU_UK & @ECPATUK
- just 4% of trafficking survivors got permission to stay in the UK for their recovery/to assist the police in 2024
- of 699 confirmed child victims, less than 5 received temporary permission to stay as victims
- just 4% of trafficking survivors got permission to stay in the UK for their recovery/to assist the police in 2024
- of 699 confirmed child victims, less than 5 received temporary permission to stay as victims
🚨 Thousands of trafficking survivors continue to be denied permission to stay in the UK despite their critical need for safety and support — a new report by @helenbamber.bsky.social, ATLEU & @ecpatuk.bsky.social reveals.
Instead survivors are left in fear and at risk of further exploitation. 🧵1/3
Instead survivors are left in fear and at risk of further exploitation. 🧵1/3
July 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New report by @HelenBamber, @ATLEU_UK & @ECPATUK
- just 4% of trafficking survivors got permission to stay in the UK for their recovery/to assist the police in 2024
- of 699 confirmed child victims, less than 5 received temporary permission to stay as victims
- just 4% of trafficking survivors got permission to stay in the UK for their recovery/to assist the police in 2024
- of 699 confirmed child victims, less than 5 received temporary permission to stay as victims
Sign up for this FREE lunchtime seminar to mark the launch of our research report -
More than Words: how definitions impact on the UK’s response to child trafficking and exploitation
More than Words: how definitions impact on the UK’s response to child trafficking and exploitation
Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC)
@modernslaverypec.bsky.social
· Jul 10
NEW EVENT! Definitions of child exploitation.
📅 Tue 22 July, 12.30
👩💻 Presentation: Laura Duran, @ecpatuk.bsky.social
👩💻 Opening: Eleanor Lyons, UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
👩💻 Closing: Patricia Durr, ECPAT UK.
👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/latest/lunch...
📅 Tue 22 July, 12.30
👩💻 Presentation: Laura Duran, @ecpatuk.bsky.social
👩💻 Opening: Eleanor Lyons, UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
👩💻 Closing: Patricia Durr, ECPAT UK.
👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/latest/lunch...
July 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Sign up for this FREE lunchtime seminar to mark the launch of our research report -
More than Words: how definitions impact on the UK’s response to child trafficking and exploitation
More than Words: how definitions impact on the UK’s response to child trafficking and exploitation
We welcome the proposed repeal of key sections of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 in the new Borders Bill, yet we remain concerned for children from retained laws and proposals on new offences which may see children further criminalised.
See our statement:
➡️ www.ecpat.org.uk/News/ecpat-u...
See our statement:
➡️ www.ecpat.org.uk/News/ecpat-u...
ECPAT UK Statement on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
ECPAT UK welcomes the proposed repeals introduced as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, including the repeal of the Safety of Rwanda Act 2023 and key sections of the Illegal Mig...
www.ecpat.org.uk
January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We welcome the proposed repeal of key sections of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 in the new Borders Bill, yet we remain concerned for children from retained laws and proposals on new offences which may see children further criminalised.
See our statement:
➡️ www.ecpat.org.uk/News/ecpat-u...
See our statement:
➡️ www.ecpat.org.uk/News/ecpat-u...
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Now more than ever, we need this statement on grooming narratives.
Today, we are joined by 70+ survivors, academics, charities and experts on exploitation calling an end to damaging stereotypes and the start of real support for victims and survivors:
afterexploitation.com/2025/01/15/j...
Today, we are joined by 70+ survivors, academics, charities and experts on exploitation calling an end to damaging stereotypes and the start of real support for victims and survivors:
afterexploitation.com/2025/01/15/j...
January 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Now more than ever, we need this statement on grooming narratives.
Today, we are joined by 70+ survivors, academics, charities and experts on exploitation calling an end to damaging stereotypes and the start of real support for victims and survivors:
afterexploitation.com/2025/01/15/j...
Today, we are joined by 70+ survivors, academics, charities and experts on exploitation calling an end to damaging stereotypes and the start of real support for victims and survivors:
afterexploitation.com/2025/01/15/j...
🎄LAST CHANCE! Less than one hour now left on our
@biggive.bsky.social ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser!
Can you help to get us closer to our £10k target? Every little helps and is DOUBLED! Minimum donation is £1
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
#BigGive
@biggive.bsky.social ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser!
Can you help to get us closer to our £10k target? Every little helps and is DOUBLED! Minimum donation is £1
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
#BigGive
December 10, 2024 at 11:15 AM
🎄LAST CHANCE! Less than one hour now left on our
@biggive.bsky.social ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser!
Can you help to get us closer to our £10k target? Every little helps and is DOUBLED! Minimum donation is £1
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
#BigGive
@biggive.bsky.social ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser!
Can you help to get us closer to our £10k target? Every little helps and is DOUBLED! Minimum donation is £1
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
#BigGive
Today we celebrate #HumanRightsDay with the launch of our new report with the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, which reveals the UK is failing to protect trafficked children, with systemic barriers preventing them from receiving the care and justice they deserve.
tinyurl.com/2s4zzd4t
tinyurl.com/2s4zzd4t
UK Government Urged to Act on Trafficked Children’s Rights Amid Systemic Failures
On Human Rights Day, a new report from ECPAT UK and the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner reveals the UK is failing to protect trafficked children, with systemic barriers preventing them from rece...
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December 10, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Today we celebrate #HumanRightsDay with the launch of our new report with the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, which reveals the UK is failing to protect trafficked children, with systemic barriers preventing them from receiving the care and justice they deserve.
tinyurl.com/2s4zzd4t
tinyurl.com/2s4zzd4t
We are just under halfway to our goal of £10k in our
@biggive.bsky.social supported ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Challenge.
All donations DOUBLED until noon tomorrow. Min donation is £1 and every little helps. #BigGive #CareForEveryChild
Please share.
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
@biggive.bsky.social supported ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Challenge.
All donations DOUBLED until noon tomorrow. Min donation is £1 and every little helps. #BigGive #CareForEveryChild
Please share.
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
December 9, 2024 at 11:59 AM
We are just under halfway to our goal of £10k in our
@biggive.bsky.social supported ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Challenge.
All donations DOUBLED until noon tomorrow. Min donation is £1 and every little helps. #BigGive #CareForEveryChild
Please share.
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
@biggive.bsky.social supported ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Challenge.
All donations DOUBLED until noon tomorrow. Min donation is £1 and every little helps. #BigGive #CareForEveryChild
Please share.
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
Our @biggive.bsky.social ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Appeal is open.
Please help us reach our £10k goal 🎯
All donations DOUBLED to support:
🟣festive hampers, gifts and celebrations
🟣Hardship Fund
🟣our core work with and for child victims
#BigGive
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
Please help us reach our £10k goal 🎯
All donations DOUBLED to support:
🟣festive hampers, gifts and celebrations
🟣Hardship Fund
🟣our core work with and for child victims
#BigGive
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
December 6, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Our @biggive.bsky.social ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Appeal is open.
Please help us reach our £10k goal 🎯
All donations DOUBLED to support:
🟣festive hampers, gifts and celebrations
🟣Hardship Fund
🟣our core work with and for child victims
#BigGive
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
Please help us reach our £10k goal 🎯
All donations DOUBLED to support:
🟣festive hampers, gifts and celebrations
🟣Hardship Fund
🟣our core work with and for child victims
#BigGive
➡️https://bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
🎀Final countdown now to the launch of the @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge!
Starting at noon tomorrow all donations are DOUBLED!!
🎊ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser runs from 3rd-10th Dec 🎊
Please consider donating this #givingtuesday
bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
Starting at noon tomorrow all donations are DOUBLED!!
🎊ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser runs from 3rd-10th Dec 🎊
Please consider donating this #givingtuesday
bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
December 2, 2024 at 12:49 PM
🎀Final countdown now to the launch of the @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge!
Starting at noon tomorrow all donations are DOUBLED!!
🎊ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser runs from 3rd-10th Dec 🎊
Please consider donating this #givingtuesday
bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
Starting at noon tomorrow all donations are DOUBLED!!
🎊ECPAT UK 30 Years Festive Fundraiser runs from 3rd-10th Dec 🎊
Please consider donating this #givingtuesday
bit.ly/BigGiveDec24
Our 1st post here to share news of our award for Supporting Child Refugees at the #CYPNow awards last night!
Our legal challenge and support ended the practice of unaccompanied children being denied care placed in hotels by Home Office.
90 children are still missing
#CareForEveryChild
Our legal challenge and support ended the practice of unaccompanied children being denied care placed in hotels by Home Office.
90 children are still missing
#CareForEveryChild
November 29, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Our 1st post here to share news of our award for Supporting Child Refugees at the #CYPNow awards last night!
Our legal challenge and support ended the practice of unaccompanied children being denied care placed in hotels by Home Office.
90 children are still missing
#CareForEveryChild
Our legal challenge and support ended the practice of unaccompanied children being denied care placed in hotels by Home Office.
90 children are still missing
#CareForEveryChild
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It's a day to listen to children and young people on what they need to feel supported and protected from trafficking.
A good place to start: ‘Positive Outcome Framework’ developed by research by hallamlibrary.bsky.social & @ecpatuk.bsky.social 👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/ch...
A good place to start: ‘Positive Outcome Framework’ developed by research by hallamlibrary.bsky.social & @ecpatuk.bsky.social 👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/ch...
November 20, 2024 at 12:16 PM
It's a day to listen to children and young people on what they need to feel supported and protected from trafficking.
A good place to start: ‘Positive Outcome Framework’ developed by research by hallamlibrary.bsky.social & @ecpatuk.bsky.social 👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/ch...
A good place to start: ‘Positive Outcome Framework’ developed by research by hallamlibrary.bsky.social & @ecpatuk.bsky.social 👇
www.modernslaverypec.org/resources/ch...