We have a dedicated Modern Slavery and Serious Crime Caseworker who is trained to support victims and survivors of sexual assault / harassment, exploitation, human trafficking or any other serious crime.

We believe that support should be available regardless or how long ago the incidents happened or whether the police were involved.

Sexual violence is a non-legal, umbrella term which covers all forms of sexual activity or behaviour that takes places without consent. Including but not limited to:

Rape, Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation (CSA & CSE), Sexual Harassment, Indecent exposure (including cyber flashing), Image Based Sexual Abuse (Including so called ‘revenge porn’, ‘deep fakes’ and ‘sextortion’), up skirting/down blousing and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual abuse, our serious crime caseworker can be contacted by calling the Victim Help Centre on 0300 303 0159 or by emailing northwales.helpcentre@victimsupport.org.uk

Other services that may be able to help include:

• Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre North Wales
• Stepping Stones North Wales

Modern slavery is often a hidden crime. It can involve a victim being trafficked and exploited for someone else’s gain without any respect for their human rights.

There’s no time limit on this support. If you think you may have been exploited in the past or didn’t report it at the time, we’re here to listen, empower, and support you.

Our modern slavery caseworker understands the barriers that victims face, and that leaving the abuser might make things worse.

We can help you look at your options, empower you, and explain your rights as a victim.

We can help you navigate the criminal justice system as well as advocate on your behalf with the police, housing, your GP, and other third sector organisations.

We can support you if you’ve been a victim of:

• county lines
• human trafficking
• domestic servitude
• sexual exploitation
• forced labour
• criminal exploitation.

Our MDS and serious crime caseworker can also support family members of those who have been exploited. This includes parents or guardians of young people who have been exploited in any way, or friends and family members who may be worried about a loved one.

You can report any suspicions or concerns you have to the police on 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergencies. Or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively you can contact:

• The Salvation Army helpline on 0800 808 3733.
• The Modern Slavery and Exploitation helpline on 0800 0121 700.

Or visit:

• NSPCC
• Barnardos