Members of the Wilberforce Institute have pioneered research on typologies of modern slavery, child labour, migration and human trafficking.
The Institute is a member of the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery PEC), established in 2020 with £10 million in government funding, and our researchers are leading one of the PEC’s priority research strands, looking into the legal enforcement of modern slavery.
We are also working on a PEC AHRC-funded project, led by the Bakhita Centre at St Mary’s University, which seeks to shed light on support services for victims of modern slavery who are British nationals.
We also provide risk assessments, training and guidance for businesses and practitioners, helping to root out modern day slavery and facilitate the enforcement of modern slavery legislation.