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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland

  • Membership number 9032
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC048296

Human trafficking is a merciless and misunderstood crime in Scotland. It has profound and enduring effects on individuals, families and wider society. It is often referred to as 'hidden in plain sight', meaning it is happening much closer to us than most of us think. We are considered the experts in anti-human trafficking work in Scotland and have a team who are equipped to work with cohorts with complex needs, high level policy makers and everyone between.

Our Vision A Scotland free from human trafficking and exploitation where everyone lives in freedom with dignity and respect.

Our Mission We take a human rights approach to ending human trafficking in Scotland. Our mission is:

-to prevent, identify and recover victims of human trafficking -to encourage, enable and empower survivors as they rebuild their lives -to advocate for the systemic changes needed to end the exploitation of trafficked people

Our Values Our core values are intrinsic to all strategy, operations and relationships associated with our organisation. We are intentional in our delivery of our core values:

Compassion - is our watchword, we are led by empathy to go the extra mile Justice - we are tenacious and trailblazing in our pursuit of justice Dignity - whoever you are, however you engage with us we believe everyone has equal worth and we honour them Respect - we admire each person's qualities and achievements whatever their journey has been

Our Services -trauma informed recovery of victims of human trafficking bringing them to safety -effective and creative human trafficking prevention initiatives which build resilience -holistic support and advocacy services for survivors of human trafficking as long as they need it -cross sector training services, ie. human trafficking variety of levels including for first responders, working with people with complex needs, staff and volunteer wellbeing, creative prevention. All training can be tailored to specific sectors and organisational requirements. -second tier support to organisations/front line workers who have concerns regarding trafficking -strategic and operational guidance and tools for NGO's, statutory services and corporates supporting their response to human trafficking -consultation and knowledge sharing for policy makers on human trafficking and the wider drivers of human trafficking including, homelessness, mental health, poverty, children and young people, criminal justice, etc.

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