The Bakhita Centre Anti-Trafficking Training Consortium (BC ATTC) is part of the Bakhita Centre for Research on Slavery, Exploitation and Abuse (BCRSEA).
BCRSEA aims to improve understanding of the factors that produce precarious situations for people and the work of statutory systems and NGOs to identify, support and care for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. The Centre’s focus on applied research and its strong network of partners has helped to identify gaps in provision, training needs to improve professional knowledge and skills, and good practice.
The Centre has enabled the development of the Skills for Care Training Framework: Identification, Support and Care for Victims and Survivors of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking and a Master’s level accredited course Identification, Support and Care for Victims of Modern Day Slavery, which meets Tier 3 of the Training Framework.
Thus, the establishment of the BC ATTC is an important extension of the work of the Centre. It aims to support the development of professional knowledge and skills and professional practice in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking, and promote the implementation of the Skills for Care Training Framework.
BC ATTC is comprised of member organisations and currently includes:
The Consortium aims to provide information about training courses provided by its member organisations. These courses have been audited against the Skills for Care Training Framework: Identification, Support and Care for Victims and Survivors of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. The description of the courses will include a reference to how they seek to promote the nationally agreed training standards to improve professional knowledge, skill and practice. In addition, the courses have all undergone a quality assurance process to ensure they are fit for purpose.
BC ATTC allows individuals or organisations to select courses to develop the professional capabilities of those working in the modern slavery and human trafficking sector. Training courses have been classified in terms of Masterclasses, those linked to the Tiers of the Training Framework, and Prevention linked to the business sector.
Please open the tabs below to learn more about each kind of training and the courses currently accessible to view.
A number of masterclasses are advertised that are focused on specific areas of knowledge and skills. Professionals can enhance their expertise by building up a portfolio of training.
A number of more general courses are available and provide a broader understanding of modern slavery to aid those who may have a responsibility to identify and then to provide initial support to victims of modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT). A number of these courses meet many of the Tier 1 learning outcomes as set out in the Skills for Care Training Framework.
Tier 1 sets out the learning outcomes considered to be a baseline for every professional. The knowledge and skills required in Tier 1 should be sufficient for those who may encounter victims, but are unlikely to interact with the potential victims beyond identification or be required to provide support or guidance.
Other courses meet many of the learning outcomes for Tier 2 of the Skills for Care Training Framework, and are aimed at those professionals who have a role as First Responder and have a responsibility to identify a victim of modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), to discuss a referral to the National Referral Mechanism with potential victims, and to make a referral to the NRM or to other services for safeguarding and support.
Others who work for a health and social care provider, law enforcement and criminal justice agency, civil society organisation, education, national or local government, or act as an independent advocate, and require some knowledge of how to provide high quality support because they might encounter some individuals who are victims/survivors of MSHT in their working environment may also benefit from these courses that are aligned with Tier 2 learning outcomes.
Entry requirements: at least six months experience of supporting survivors
St Marys University offers a stand-alone course, or a module as part of its MA in Human Trafficking, Migration and Organised Crime which meets Tier 3 of the Skills for Care Training Framework. This course is aimed at those who:
- Work in an organisation providing day-to-day practical support for victims/survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), for example as a support worker or outreach worker
- Work in a health and social care provider, law enforcement and criminal justice agency, civil society organisation, education, or national or local government, where most of the individuals you support are victims/survivors of MSHT, and the support you provide is beyond day-to-day practical support, and includes critical advocacy and psychosocial interventions
- or you supervise those who are providing day-to-day support to victims/survivors of MSHT
Finally, BC ATTC includes training providers who seek to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking particularly related to their business supply chains.
These courses may also help businesses to identify and support victims of MSHT within their organisation or supply chain.