Trafficked Children
Children may be trafficked from other countries for a variety of reasons. There are a number of factors in the country of origin which might make children vulnerable to being trafficked. The factors listed below are by no means a comprehensive list:
- poverty
- lack of education
- discrimination
- cultural attitudes
- grooming
- political conflict and economic transition
- inadequate local laws and regulations.
Even before they travel, children may be subjected to various forms of abuse and exploitation to ensure that the trafficker’s control over them continues after the child is transferred to someone else.
The link to the government guidance is below.
Safeguarding children who may have been trafficked - GOV.UK