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The report by the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre highlights the complexities and gaps in preventing adult exploitation and trafficking, based on an analysis of studies conducted between 2020 and 2024.
It identifies prevention as a multi-faceted and under-theorised challenge, emphasising the need for a coordinated, multi-agency approach and evidence-based frameworks like the BETR (Before, Early, Treat, Re-trafficking) prevention continuum.
Key gaps include the lack of focus on primary prevention, early intervention, and re-trafficking. The report outlines 16 actionable recommendations, including fostering prevention-focused research, addressing systemic root causes, and enhancing survivor support through trauma-informed, culturally competent services.
The findings stress the importance of involving survivors and communities to develop effective, inclusive prevention strategies.
