Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitative Employment Practices

Posted on July 20, 2018

Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) are holding a Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitative Employment Practices session on Wednesday 29th August, 10am – 12pm at the Falkirk Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk FK2 9AH, in partnership with Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).

There will be a variety of topics covered:

what the signs of trafficking are
what can be reported
who to report to and how
the procedure for reporting suspected trafficking or poor employment practices experienced by service users
dos and don’ts in reporting and working with victims
what the GLAA does
a session on Hate Crime Reporting delivered by CSREC

Places are limited, so booking is essential.

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the Eventbrite page.

Google Digital Garage Bus

Link Living are hosting the Google Digital Garage Bus on Friday 30th November, 9:30am – 2pm at the Link Academy, McKinven House, George Street, Falkirk, FK2 7EY.

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The Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) are holding their 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 15th November, 6pm – 7:30pm at Falkirk Town Hall, West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. Registration will begin at 5:45pm.

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