Programme Challenger

What can we expect from #modernslavery in 2023? Watch our webinar on our new Annual Assessment, unveiling unique data on current and emerging areas of concern, with Head of Helpline Services Natasha Mitra & keynote speaker Dr Ella Cockbain: bit.ly/3pT0RrZ #webinar

Recent law changes "had an immediate impact on potential victims" - positive 1st-stage decisions on if they should get support dropped from 95% to 18% as the Nationalities & Borders Act came in, says @GM_Challenger, Greater Manchester’s partnership response to organised crime

We’re seeing a growing number of stories about children falling victim to #CountyLines exploitation. Being aware of the risks and knowing what to do will make it easier to tackle and prevent. Find out more and download our free guide on to County Lines at: bit.ly/3ueexhq

Crossing The Line 2022 GM tour film teamJodie Ratcliffe Alex Townson ShabanDar @BraveDay_Create Ryan Murrell Funded @gmpolice @GM_Challenger Thnku @GM_VRU @GailHopper13 @jillmcgregor14 @NCA_UK @ElaineWITV @lucywestITV @AndyBurnhamGM @DeputyMayorofGM @ChildrensComm @ace_thenorth

Modern slavery is happening in Greater Manchester. Would you recognise the signs of forced labour? - Living in overcrowded property, controlled by an employer - Transported in groups to & from work - Forced to work long hours with no choice Spot the signs, make a difference.

Crossing The Line wk1,11 schools Bury, reached 470 pupils. Healthy choices, transitions, grooming, saying no.This week SalfordThank u @gm_challenger @gtrmanchesterpolice @annelongfield @gmpolice @AndyBurnhamGM @jillmcgregor14 @GailHopper13 @GranadaReports @NCA_UK @GM_Culture

gmp.police.uk/news/greater-m… #Manchester, it’s #AntiSlaveryDay. Did you know the numbers of identified modern slavery victims in Greater Manchester is increasing year on year? Click below to learn more.

On Friday 14th Oct, young people from across GM shared their views, thoughts, and ideas on how to make the city region a safer and fairer place for all during the @HopeCollective2 #GMHopeHack event. Read more on the event here: gmvru.co.uk/young-people-t…

Thank you to all involved and everyone that attended today’s Hope Hack event! #GMHopeHack @HopeCollective2 @Kingcanners @iampatrickhutch @ali_cope @84Youth @StreetGames @OasisHubOldham @gmpolice @MayorofGM @DeputyMayorofGM @42ndStreetmcr @breakbarriers @GM_Challenger @Hitch_ed

Crossing The Line secured funding to perform at Hope Hack Event, Heywood then in November across Greater Manchester schools. Highlighting child criminal exploitation @gmpolice @RCTrochdale @greatermcr @GM_Challenger @AndyBurnhamGM @DeputyMayorofGM @NCA_UK

Today’s the day! We are hosting Greater Manchester’s Hope Hack at Lancashire Cricket Club. We will be joined by over 100 young people from across Greater Manchester, plus guest speakers, all sharing what they think would make a fairer and safer society. #GMHopeHack @mediacityhub

#HopeHack enables young people to share their views on what would make a fairer & safer society. The thoughts from young people across the country will be collected to form the ‘Reimagined’ report. Register young people you work with by Friday 👉 bit.ly/3CwCGn0

#ModernSlavery is destroying lives. The Coalition to Stop Slavery is a group of anti-slavery organisations whose goal is to end #HumanTrafficking by helping spread the word and bring about change. Share our posts to join in the fight against modern slavery. #ItsTimeToStopSlavery

There are more people in slavery today than any other time in history. That’s why 14 UK anti-slavery organisations have joined forces to create the Coalition to Stop Slavery. We will use our combined voices to spread the word, fight for change and help end #ModernSlavery for good

Are you a #teacher, carer or #parent? As a new school year begins, check out #Spotlight, our awareness-raising, in-person #course on #childexploitation, showing children aged 10-14 how to #SpotTheSigns & protect themselves. More at training@unseenuk.org #BacktoSchool2022

WATCH | The mum of Olivia Pratt-Korbel is urging anyone still out there with information about her little girl's murder to do the right thing & come forward. "You know you've done wrong. You need to own up like I've always taught my kids." Please re-tweet #SilenceIsNotAnOption

Don't turn a blind eye, keep a look out for any 'new' neighbours that you may have and report through Crimestoppers or the Modern Slavery Helpline bit.ly/3KQy2TB or bit.ly/3wYoUWW

It's day 2 of our #cuckooing conference, with @RBryantOBE CEO of @resolveasb setting the scene with an overview of how national policy around housing and crime affects how we tackle cuckooing in partnership

@RahillAlison @DCColinWard @ForbesSolicitor Hi Alison. The Challenger website has a page for cuckooing at bit.ly/3IcFar9 with indicators and info for reporting #cuckooing#modernslavery

@DCColinWard @ForbesSolicitor @GM_Challenger Are there any resources with indicators for identifying people impacted by cuckooing?

I’m speaking this morning at a 2 day partnership conference organised and hosted by @ForbesSolicitor on tackling #cuckooing . Looking forward to hearing from the other guest speakers. Believe over 450 attendees from wide ranging organisations. #modernslavery @GM_Challenger

Challenger partners and beyond are exploring the issue of cuckooing over the next two days. Welcome if you are joining us to look at successes and challenges and thank you to @ForbesSolicitor for hosting #modernslavery