Working with LEAP
LEAP can offer the development and delivery of training (online, pre-recorded and in person), work with organisations to create or redesign training packages, provide expert advice on policy documents, research and guidance on supporting survivors of trafficking, join round tables on specific areas of modern slavery, sit on interview panels, undertake group focus groups and partake in 1 on 1 interviews.
Open Letter to the Prime Minister (2023)
Members of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel have written an Open Letter to the Prime Minister outlining their concerns of the impacts of the Illegal Migration Bill on survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery, which has been co-signed by various survivor groups and individuals across the UK. Read the letter here.
LETTER TO THE SECTOR
A member of LEAP recently wrote an open letter to the anti-trafficking sector which describes the need to listen and amplify the voices of those with lived experience of modern slavery and co-work together to strive for change. Read the letter here.
Minister for Safeguarding, Sarah Dines, directly references LEAP’s work in a Westminster Hall Debate on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Introduction
The Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) was established to ensure the expertise of those with lived-experience is embedded in the work of the anti-trafficking sector. The LEAP is made up of independent consultants who co-work on commissioned projects and training requests from the sector.
LEAP offers the delivery of modern slavery training to improve the response of First Responders, statutory agencies, NGOs and other relevant bodies to bring lived experiences into learning to help improve understanding, attitudes and services available. LEAP can also provide expert advice on policy, research documents and guidance on supporting survivors of modern slavery.
LEAP is now accepting new commissions. To submit a request for LEAP consultancy and for pricing please submit a completed expression of interest form.
leap projects
LEAp annual report July 2022 - July 2023
All of the projects LEAP took part in during this time can be found in the annual report.
Consultation on MSOIC Investigative Opportunities for Offences guidance
The Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime Unit requested LEAP support to review the victims section of the Investigative Opportunities for Offences Under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. After the consultation with LEAP, the national guidance for all UK law enforcement for investigating modern slavery cases was updated to reflect their invaluable input.
pre nrm casework toolkit Consultation
Birmingham City Council commissioned the Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) to undertake a consultation on their Pre-NRM Casework Toolkit and develop meaningful recommendations to improve casework responses to survivors of modern slavery in order to relaunch the Toolkit.
htf’s modern slavery train the trainer project
The LEAP was commissioned to be a part of The Human Trafficking Foundation’s Train the Trainer project where each consultant developed and delivered their own individual, multi-agency modern slavery training to local authorities, police and community groups across London. The knowledge sharing and success of this training is demonstrated in this evaluation.
Work with Local authorities and law enforcement in London
LEAP developed a unique, specialist modern slavery training series, designed to focus on topics they think are most important for professionals to know. Training has explored the importance of cultural humility, how to develop a relational response to modern slavery, and child exploitation and county lines. This training series has been commissioned by the Mayor’s Office for Police & Crime (MOPAC) open to NHS, local authorities, community groups and law enforcement in London.
LEAP, together with the Metropolitan Police Central Modern Slavery and Child Exploitation training team, delivered training to 60 Met police officers, sharing insights into what best practice looks like when working with survivors of modern slavery. LEAP has also been commissioned by Hackney, Islington, and Southwark Council to create bespoke training opportunities for staff on a range of topics.
input into Research
Nottingham University Rights Lab research into cognitive impairment & modern slavery
British Institute of Comparative Law research on the identification of survivors
Consultation on the development of the Independent Modern Slavery Advocate (IMSA) model
Public Speaking Engagements
LEAP has also delivered national talks for the Public Policy Exchange, Causeway, the Gangmasters Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), National Network Coordinators Forum (NNCF), STOP THE TRAFFIK, and St Mary’s University.
FEEDBACK FOR LEAP
“Really insightful training. It was human focused and heart felt with sharing of personal stories which enhanced the human element to the training.”
“Really well deep documented presentation with real life experience from the speaker. Very powerful. It is very insightful as we professionals never quite see the whole story.”
“I think everyone involved in this area of work and with an active interest in this area should do this course. One of the most powerful courses i have been on in a while thanks to all the trainer kindly shared with us all.”
“Thank you, one of the best trainings I have ever attended. Your LEAP consultant should write a book.”
Letter of thanks for LEAP consultation from the Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime (MSOIC) Unit Head, Det Supt Tamasine Matthews.
The Lived Experience Advisory Panel is supported administratively by the Human Trafficking Foundation. The views of LEAP are their own.