Thousands of trafficking victims are opting out of government support due to fears of authorities and deportation, reflecting a significant distrust in the system. In the past year, nearly 6,000 victims rejected help from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), driven by concerns for their safety and the stigma surrounding their exploitation. The number of victims initially referred but later refusing assistance has dramatically increased by 290% in two years. Findings also show a low rate of compensation applications despite the scale of modern slavery cases. This situation raises urgent questions about the adequacy of current support frameworks.
The alarming rise in trafficking victims rejecting government support highlights a troubling distrust between these individuals and authorities, as fears of deportation and further exploitation loom large.
Researchers revealed that nearly 6,000 trafficking victims opted out of support, indicating a pressing need for systemic reform in how victims are treated and supported in the UK.
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